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AK HB336
Bill
Status
2/20/2024
Primary Sponsor
William Fields
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AI Summary
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Expands athletic trainer scope of practice to treat "individuals" rather than limiting services to "athletes," allowing athletic trainers to serve non-athlete populations.
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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.
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Adds "diagnosis" to the definition of athletic training services in AS 08.07.090(4).
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Repeals AS 08.07.090(1) and 08.07.090(2), removing two definitions currently in statute related to athletic training.
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Takes effect immediately upon passage.
Legislative Description
Athletic Trainer Scope Of Practice
Physicians
Last Action
REFERRED TO LABOR & COMMERCE
4/17/2024