SB0502

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63, Chapter 24 relative to athletic trainers.

Complete·5/18/26

SB0502 amends Tennessee's athletic trainer regulations, defining terms and licensing requirements.

SB0502 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63, Chapter 24, to redefine "athletic injury" and "athletic trainer," and to clarify the licensing process for athletic trainers. It specifies that an athletic trainer is a healthcare provider who practices prevention, recognition, evaluation, management, disposition, treatment, or rehabilitation of athletic injuries. The bill also outlines the qualifications and certification requirements for obtaining an athletic trainer's license, including passing the Board of Certification's examination and the jurisprudence examination.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

28 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 17

1:00 PM

Senate Health And Welfare Hearing

Mar 11

11:00 AM

Senate Energy, Agriculture And Natural Resources Hearing

History

May 18

Pub. Ch. 884

May 18

Effective date(s) 07/01/2026

May 5

Senate

Signed by Governor.