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AK HB336

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2024

Primary Sponsor

William Fields

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Origin

House of Representatives

33rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Expands athletic trainer scope of practice to treat "individuals" rather than limiting services to "athletes," allowing athletic trainers to serve non-athlete populations.

  • Removes requirement that injuries or conditions be "sustained or exacerbated while participating in athletic or sport-related exercise or activity," broadening the types of conditions athletic trainers may address.

  • Adds "diagnosis" to the definition of athletic training services in AS 08.07.090(4).

  • Repeals AS 08.07.090(1) and 08.07.090(2), removing two definitions currently in statute related to athletic training.

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage.

Legislative Description

Athletic Trainer Scope Of Practice

Physicians

Last Action

REFERRED TO LABOR & COMMERCE

4/17/2024

Committee Referrals

Labor & Commerce4/17/2024
Health & Social Services2/20/2024

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