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MO HB1844

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sherri Gallick

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Missouri would join the Athletic Trainer Compact, allowing licensed athletic trainers to practice across member states without obtaining separate licenses in each state
  • Licensees must hold current Board of Certification (BOC) certification or have completed a CAATE-accredited bachelor's degree program and passed the BOC exam, plus complete a criminal background check
  • The compact creates the Athletic Trainer Compact Commission, a joint government agency with one commissioner per member state, to administer the agreement and maintain a shared data system
  • Active military members and their spouses are exempt from paying compact privilege fees to the Commission
  • The compact takes effect when seven states enact it; member states may withdraw with 180 days notice after repealing the statute

Legislative Description

Establishes a licensure compact for athletic trainers

Last Action

Second read and referred: Emerging Issues and Professional Registration(S)

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Emerging Issues and Professional Registration3/12/2026
Rules - Administrative1/29/2026
Professional Registration And Licensing1/8/2026

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