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Senate Bill 125

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Last Action 03/27/20: signed by Governor (Acts ch. 61)
Title AN ACT relating to athletic trainers.
Bill Documents Current/Final
Introduced
Bill Request Number 19
Sponsors T. Buford, R. Alvarado, R. Girdler, P. Hornback, D. Thayer
Summary of Original Version Amend KRS 311.900 to modify definitions used for athletic trainer licensing; amend KRS 311.901 to require athletic trainer regulations that include procedures, discipline, a code of ethics, and standards of practice; add a third supervising physician member to the athletic trainer advisory council; amend KRS 311.903 to describe activities that are or are not within an athletic trainer's scope of practice; direct the medical board to establish a formulary of legend medications an athletic trainer may obtain, transport, provide, or administer; authorize athletic training services for employment injuries; require an athletic trainer and the athletic trainer's supervising physician to complete a board form that establishes the athletic trainer's authorized practice activities.
Index Headings of Original Version Health and Medical Services - Athletic trainers, scope of practice of
Licensing - Athletic trainers, scope of practice of
Occupations and Professions - Athletic trainers, scope of practice of
Physicians and Practitioners - Athletic trainers, physician supervision of
Athletics - Licensed athletic trainers, scope of practice of
Jump to Proposed Amendments Senate Committee Substitute 1
Senate Floor Amendment 1
Votes Vote History

Actions

Top | Amendments
01/28/20
  • introduced in Senate
01/30/20
  • to Health & Welfare (S)
02/27/20
  • reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
02/28/20
  • 2nd reading, to Rules
03/03/20
  • floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute
03/04/20
  • posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 5, 2020
03/05/20
  • 3rd reading, passed 35-0 with Committee Substitute (1) and floor amendment (1)
03/06/20
  • received in House
03/09/20
  • to Health and Family Services (H)
03/17/20
  • taken from Health and Family Services (H)
  • 1st reading
  • returned to Health and Family Services (H)
  • posting waived
03/18/20
  • taken from Health and Family Services (H)
  • 2nd reading
  • returned to Health and Family Services (H)
03/19/20
  • reported favorably, to Rules
  • posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 19, 2020
  • 3rd reading, passed 71-11
  • received in Senate
  • enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
  • enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
  • delivered to Governor
03/27/20
  • signed by Governor (Acts ch. 61)

Proposed Amendments

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Amendment Senate Committee Substitute 1
Summary Retain original provisions; amend KRS 311.901 to require the promulgation of administrative regulations for athletic trainers that include the establishment of fees, procedures for eligibility and credentialing, procedures for licensure renewal and reinstatement, procedures for complaints and disciplinary actions, a code of ethical standards, standards of practice, the objectives of athletic training, procedures for name and contact information changes, procedures for licensure renewal and reinstatement of active duty military individuals, procedures for documentation standards, requirements for foreign-trained athletic trainers, requirements for medication formularies, requirements for invasive procedures, and continuing education requirements; allow meetings of the Kentucky Athletic Trainers Advisory Council to be held online or by telephone conference call and new requirements for approval of actions by the council; amend KRS 311.905 to require the promulgation of administrative regulations for athletic trainers that include scope of practice limitations for licensed athletic trainers related to geriatric conditions, psychosocial disorders, developmental disabilities, complex medical conditions, degenerative movement disorders, joint replacement conditions, malignant conditions, postoperative conditions, mental health disorders, significant neurological conditions, and any other condition deemed necessary by the board.
Index Headings Health and Medical Services - Athletic trainers, scope of practice of
Licensing - Athletic trainers, scope of practice of
Occupations and Professions - Athletic trainers, scope of practice of
Physicians and Practitioners - Athletic trainers, physician supervision of
Athletics - Licensed athletic trainers, scope of practice of

Amendment Senate Floor Amendment 1
Sponsor R. Alvarado
Summary Amend the definition for "athlete"; restore language relating to the treatment of athletic injuries; delete amendment to KRS 311.905.
Index Headings Health and Medical Services - Athletic trainers, scope of practice of
Licensing - Athletic trainers, scope of practice of
Occupations and Professions - Athletic trainers, scope of practice of
Physicians and Practitioners - Athletic trainers, physician supervision of
Athletics - Licensed athletic trainers, scope of practice of

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