SF962

SF962 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Athletic trainer scope of practice clarification

Related bill: HF82

AI Generated Summary

The bill S.F. No. 962 aims to clarify and expand the scope of practice for athletic trainers in Minnesota. This includes specifying the types of activities they can perform, such as injury prevention, emergency care, injury assessment, and rehabilitation, and defining how they must collaborate with physicians. Essentially, athletic trainers will be able to provide more comprehensive care, but must do so under established protocols and supervision by a licensed physician. Additionally, the bill outlines limitations to ensure athletic trainers do not perform activities outside their scope, like practicing medicine or other licensed health professions without appropriate credentials. Changes are being made to existing statutes, and some current definitions and provisions are being repealed to update and streamline the regulations governing athletic trainers.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 02, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
February 02, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Health and Human Services
February 16, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Author added

Citations

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        "Provides a clearer definition of the actions an athletic trainer can perform."
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      "summary": "This bill amends section 148.7806, which defines the scope of practice for athletic trainers.",
      "modified": [
        "Specifies the requirement for therapeutic interventions to be within the training and experience of the athletic trainer and under the direction of a primary physician."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "148.7806"
  },
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      "summary": "Amendments to section 148.7807 focus on the limitations on the practice of athletic trainers.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the types of practices athletic trainers must not engage in unless appropriately licensed.",
        "Emphasizes the need for referral to licensed practitioners when a medical condition is outside the trainer's scope."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "148.7807"
  },
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      "summary": "Section 148.7814 applicability is clarified for athletic trainers temporarily in Minnesota for events.",
      "modified": [
        "Specifies conditions under which out-of-state athletic trainers can practice temporarily in Minnesota."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "148.7814"
  },
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      "summary": "Referenced multiple times as defining the practice of medicine related to athletic trainers' collaboration with physicians.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "147.081"
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      "summary": "Referenced in the context of defining chiropractic practice limits related to athletic trainers.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "148.01"
  },
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    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "Referenced in relation to physical therapy practice in conjunction with athletic training.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "148.65"
  },
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    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "Used to define the practice of podiatry as it relates to athletic training limitations.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "153.01"
  },
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    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Referenced when addressing dentistry limitations in athletic training practice.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "150A.05"
  },
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    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "Defines occupational therapy as it relates to the limitations on athletic training practices.",
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    },
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