HCS HB 1759 -- ATHLETIC TRAINERS

SPONSOR:  Behnen (Wasson)

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass by consent" by the Committee on
Professional Registration and Licensing by a vote of 16 to 0.

This substitute requires that after August 28, 2006, applicants
for licensure as athletic trainers must pass the examination
given by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of
Certification or its successor agency.  Currently, the State
Board of Registration for the Healing Arts administers the
licensing examinations.

The substitute also repeals certain academic and experience
requirements necessary for licensure.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds in FY 2007, FY 2008, and
FY 2009.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that the bill changes the practice
act allowing for a national exam and allows Missouri to be
consistent with other states in requirements for accreditation.

Testifying for the bill were Representative Wasson; and Missouri
Athletic Trainers' Association.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

OTHERS:  Others testifying on the bill say some clean-up language
is needed to include licensed physical therapists.

Others testifying on the bill was Missouri Physical Therapy
Association.

Bob Dominique, Legislative Analyst

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated November 29, 2006 at 9:44 am