SB73 Summary

• Amends Alabama's athletic trainer licensing and regulation laws to expand scope of practice to include treatment of "physically active individuals" beyond just athletes, and clarifies definitions of athletic training practice, athletic injury, and physician supervision requirements.

• Creates an Advisory Council of the State Board of Medical Examiners and Alabama Board of Athletic Trainers with 3 physicians and 3 athletic trainers to recommend model practice protocols requiring approval from both boards.

• Increases daily compensation for board members from $50 to $100 and establishes per diem at $100 per day for advisory council members attending official meetings.

• Requires joint approval by both the State Board of Medical Examiners and Alabama Board of Athletic Trainers for any rules, regulations, or policies interpreting permissible acts and services of athletic trainers.

• Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.