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Yes: 161 • No: 1
KansasSB 1752025–2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
Updating the definition of athletic trainer and providing an exemption for those licensed in another state, District of Columbia, territory or foreign country to practice in Kansas.
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Signed by Governor
health and human servicespublic health and welfare
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Faster Kansas licenses for trainers
Kansas lets qualified athletic trainers from other states or countries get a license without an exam. You must show the other license or exam meets Kansas standards, have no pending discipline, and pay the fee. The Board can also issue a temporary permit if you meet all rules or all except the exam. The temporary permit lasts six months or until the Board acts, and you can get only one.
New education and protocol rules
To be licensed as an athletic trainer, you must graduate from an accredited, board‑approved athletic training program and pass a board‑approved exam. Before you perform athletic training duties, you must file a practice protocol with the Board. Each licensed healing arts practitioner who will delegate tasks to you must sign it. The protocol must meet Board rules.
Clear scope for athletic trainers
The law clarifies what counts as athletic training, including prevention, evaluation, emergency care, rehab, wellness, referrals, research, and public education. Only people licensed under this law may use the title “athletic trainer.” This helps trainers and employers know what work is allowed.
Visiting team trainers can practice
An athletic trainer licensed in another state or country can treat a visiting team in Kansas without a Kansas license. Care must be limited to members of that traveling team or organization. The exemption applies only while serving that team.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 121 Nay: 1
Yes: 121 • No: 1
Senate vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 40 Nay: 0
Yes: 40 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Approved by Governor on Friday, March 21, 2025
3/24/2025SenateEnrolled and presented to Governor on Tuesday, March 18, 2025
3/18/2025SenateFinal Action - Passed; Yea: 121 Nay: 1
3/12/2025HouseCommittee of the Whole - Be passed
3/11/2025HouseCommittee Report recommending bill be passed by Committee on Health and Human Services
3/7/2025HouseHearing: Thursday, March 6, 2025, 1:30 PM Room 112-N
3/6/2025HouseReceived and Introduced
2/25/2025HouseReferred to Committee on Health and Human Services
2/25/2025HouseCommittee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
2/19/2025SenateCommittee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
2/19/2025SenateEmergency Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea: 40 Nay: 0
2/19/2025SenateCommittee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Public Health and Welfare
2/17/2025SenateHearing: Monday, February 10, 2025, 8:30 AM Room 142-S
2/10/2025SenateReferred to Committee on Public Health and Welfare
2/5/2025SenateIntroduced
2/4/2025Senate
Bill Text
As Amended by Senate Committee
As introduced
Enrolled
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