All Roll Calls
Yes: 236 • No: 0
New JerseyS4113221st Legislature (2026-2027)SenateWALLET
Enters NJ into Athletic Trainer Compact.
Sponsored By: Patrick J. Diegnan Jr. (Democratic), Dan Hutchison (Democratic), Gordon M. Johnson (Democratic), Robert J. Karabinchak (Democratic), Carol A. Murphy (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.
Athletic trainers gain interstate practice
Athletic trainers with a qualifying license can practice in other compact states, including New Jersey, by meeting the compact’s requirements. They must meet background-check, education or certification, exam, renewal, and state-specific rules. Trainers must report certain adverse actions to the Commission within 30 days. A member state cannot act against practice that was legal in another member state when it happened, but states can discipline trainers practicing there. A license action can pause privileges in all member states, and some restrictions require two years without an encumbrance or restriction.
Military families avoid compact fees
An active military member or their spouse does not pay the Compact Commission’s fee for an athletic trainer compact privilege. New Jersey may also lower or waive its own fee, but that state fee reduction is optional.
States and commission run shared license rules
New Jersey must carry out compact duties while it is a member, including regulating athletic training, investigating complaints, and sharing required licensing information. The member-state Commission administers the compact, adopts rules, and runs its data system. Member states can keep licensing agreements with nonmember states when those agreements do not conflict with the compact. The compact overrides state rules only where they conflict; other state rules remain in force.
Fees for athletic trainers’ compact privileges
New Jersey and the Compact Commission can charge fees for athletic trainer compact privileges. The law does not set fee amounts, and states can choose whether to charge their own fees.
Compact privileges survive membership changes
The compact and its Commission remain in place even if membership falls below seven states. A member state can withdraw by passing a repeal law, but withdrawal takes effect 180 days later. The state must notify licensees and privilege holders right away and recognize compact privileges for at least 180 days after notice. Reporting duties for investigations and adverse actions from before withdrawal remain in place.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Patrick J. Diegnan Jr.
Democratic • Senate
Dan Hutchison
Democratic • House
Gordon M. Johnson
Democratic • Senate
Robert J. Karabinchak
Democratic • House
Carol A. Murphy
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Mitchelle Drulis
Democratic • House
Cody D. Miller
Democratic • House
William B. Sampson IV
Democratic • House
Gerry Scharfenberger
Republican • House
Lisa Swain
Democratic • House
Chris Tully
Democratic • House
Jerry Walker
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 6/30/2026
3RDG FINAL PASSAGE
Yes: 118 • No: 0 • Other: 2
House vote • 6/30/2026
3RDG FINAL PASSAGE
Yes: 78 • No: 0
Senate vote • 6/30/2026
3RDG FINAL PASSAGE
Yes: 40 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Approved by Governor — P.L.2026, c.66.
8/6/2026GovernorPassed Assembly, PBH — (78-0-0)
6/30/2026HouseSubstituted for A4821
6/30/2026HouseReceived in Assembly, Without Reference, 2nd Reading in Assembly
6/30/2026HousePassed Senate — (40-0)
6/30/2026SenateReported, 2nd Reading in Senate
6/24/2026SenateReferred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
6/8/2026SenateReported, 2nd Reading in Senate
6/8/2026SenateIntroduced, 1st Reading in Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
5/4/2026Senate
Bill Text
Version AL2026
10/20/2026
As Introduced
7/1/2026
6/25/26; as introduced
6/25/2026
Senate Budget and Appropriations Substitute (6/24/26)
6/25/2026
Senate Commerce Substitute (6/8/26)
6/9/2026
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