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SF962 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Athletic trainer scope of practice clarification

Related bill: HF82

AI Generated Summary

The bill S.F. No. 962 aims to clarify and expand the scope of practice for athletic trainers in Minnesota. This includes specifying the types of activities they can perform, such as injury prevention, emergency care, injury assessment, and rehabilitation, and defining how they must collaborate with physicians. Essentially, athletic trainers will be able to provide more comprehensive care, but must do so under established protocols and supervision by a licensed physician. Additionally, the bill outlines limitations to ensure athletic trainers do not perform activities outside their scope, like practicing medicine or other licensed health professions without appropriate credentials. Changes are being made to existing statutes, and some current definitions and provisions are being repealed to update and streamline the regulations governing athletic trainers.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 02, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 02, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 02, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toHealth and Human Services
February 02, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toHealth and Human Services
February 16, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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        "Defines specific actions that athletic trainers may perform."
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      "summary": "This bill clarifies the scope of practice for athletic trainers under section 148.7806.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the collaboration requirements with primary physicians."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "148.7806",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "Part of the section references clarifying the medical practices that athletic trainers cannot perform unless licensed.",
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    },
    "citation": "147.081",
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  },
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    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "This section limits the practice scope of athletic trainers clarifying the prohibited practices unless licensed in those fields.",
      "modified": [
        "Specifies practices outside the athletic trainer's license requiring referrals."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "148.7807",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Applicability of certain provisions to out-of-state certified athletic trainers at sports events in Minnesota.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "148.7814",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
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      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Referenced regarding limitations on the scope of practice for athletic trainers.",
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    },
    "citation": "148.6404",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Referenced for defining podiatry practice limitations concerning athletic trainers.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "153.01",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
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      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Referenced concerning dentistry practice limitations and referrals for athletic trainers.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "150A.05",
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  }
]

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