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MaineLD 1290132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)SenateWALLET

An Act to Update the Laws Regarding Athletic Trainers

Sponsored By: Donna Bailey (Democratic)

Became Law

LICENSINGLICENSING - ATHLETIC TRAINERS

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

5 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.

Ethics board violations trigger state discipline

If the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer finds you broke its standards or code, Maine treats that as unethical conduct. The same rule applies to similar findings by the National Athletic Trainers' Association or a department‑approved successor group. This raises the chance of state discipline based on outside ethics findings.

Stricter license and renewal rules for trainers

To get a Maine athletic trainer license, you must show trustworthiness and competence. You must graduate from a department‑approved college and complete an approved athletic training program. You must pass the Board of Certification exam and hold a current credential from that board. To renew, you must keep and submit current Board of Certification (BOC) certification. This certification now counts as your continuing education.

Clear rules for athletic training students

Maine now uses the term "athletic training student." It covers people finishing licensure requirements or in a supervised course of study in an accredited or approved program. Your title must show you are a student or trainee.

Longer visits allowed for out-of-state trainers

An out-of-state athletic trainer working for an out-of-state team can provide services in Maine for up to 14 days per visit. The yearly cap stays at 30 days. This gives visiting trainers longer single trips while keeping the annual limit.

One licensing section removed from law

The law repeals section 14360 of the athletic trainer licensing chapter. The rules in that section no longer apply. The law does not include a replacement in this change.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Donna Bailey

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Trey L. Stewart

    Republican • Senate

  • Joseph Rafferty

    Democratic • Senate

  • Robert Foley

    Republican • House

  • Ryan Fecteau

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. ACTPUB Chapter 211

    5/1/2026

  2. PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

    6/2/2025Senate

  3. PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/2/2025House

  4. CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-152).In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    5/29/2025House

  5. Report READ and ACCEPTED.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-152) READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-152).Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.

    5/28/2025Senate

  6. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES.In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    3/25/2025House

  7. Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence

    3/25/2025Senate

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