Senate Passes Roegner Bill Ratifying The Athletic Trainer Compact

COLUMBUS—The Ohio Senate passed Senate Bill 320, sponsored by State Senator Kristina Roegner (R-Hudson), which would enter Ohio into the Athletic Trainer Compact.

“Senate Bill 320 positions Ohio to better support athletes and active communities by joining the Athletic Trainer Compact," said Senator Roegner. "This legislation removes unnecessary licensing hurdles, allowing qualified athletic trainers to more easily practice across state lines while maintaining strong professional standards. The result is greater access to timely, high-quality care for Ohio’s schools, teams, and patients.”

As a member of the Compact, Ohio would be required to recognize a Compact-qualifying athletic trainer license from another member state. The first seven states to join the Athletic Trainer Compact shall form a compact commission with authority over rulemaking and performance, as well as permanent representation within the compact.

Senate Bill 320 has been sent to the Ohio House for further consideration.

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