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ME LD1290

Bill

Status

Passed

6/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Donna Bailey

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Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Updates terminology from "student athletic trainer" to "athletic training student" to reflect current professional standards

  • Extends the allowable time for out-of-state athletic trainers accompanying visiting teams from 4 days to 14 days per visit, while maintaining the 30-day annual limit

  • Replaces references to the National Athletic Trainers' Association with the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer as the required credentialing organization for licensure

  • Requires athletic trainer license applicants to pass the Board of Certification examination and hold a current credential from that organization

  • Repeals 32 MRSA §14360 and updates ethics violation standards to reference the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer's practice standards and code of professional responsibility

Legislative Description

An Act to Update the Laws Regarding Athletic Trainers

Licensing

Last Action

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

6/2/2025

Committee Referrals

Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services3/25/2025

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