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AK SB126

Bill

Status

Passed

6/27/2018

Primary Sponsor

Anna Fairclough MacKinnon

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Origin

Senate

30th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends AS 08.64.370 to add a new exception allowing physicians licensed in another state to provide medical services to out-of-state athletic teams traveling to Alaska for sporting events, provided they have a written agreement with the athletic team.

  • Creates a specific exemption from Alaska medical licensure requirements for visiting team physicians, enabling them to treat team members during travel to, from, or participation in sporting events in the state.

  • Amends AS 14.30.142(d) to include physicians exempt from licensure under the new provision (AS 08.64.370(6)) as qualified supervisors for athletic trainers and other personnel evaluating and clearing students with suspected concussions.

  • Allows athletic trainers and qualified persons to act under the supervision of exempt visiting team physicians when evaluating and clearing students for return to participation after concussion suspension.

Legislative Description

Visiting Physicians With Sports Teams

Schools

Last Action

EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW 9/16/18

6/27/2018

Committee Referrals

Labor & Commerce2/14/2018
Labor & Commerce1/16/2018

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