HF82

Athletic trainer scope of practice clarified.

Chamber Passed·5/7/26

Minnesota HF82 clarifies the scope of practice for athletic trainers, defining their roles and limitations.

Minnesota HF82 amends the state statutes to clarify the scope of practice for athletic trainers. The bill defines athletic training as prevention, wellness promotion, risk management, immediate and emergency care, examination, assessment, and diagnosis of injuries, and rehabilitation. Athletic trainers must work under the direction of a licensed physician and cannot practice medicine, acupuncture, chiropractic, physical therapy, podiatry, or dentistry.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · May 7
Current
Health and Human Services Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 11

1:00 PM

House Health Finance and Policy

History

May 7

House

Author added Gillman

May 7

Senate

Received from House

May 7

Senate

Introduction and first reading