Committee amends definition of athletic trainer and advances SB175

The Senate Committee on Public Health and Welfare adopted an amendment to Senate Bill 175 that updates the statutory definition of "athletic training" and then passed the bill favorably as amended.

Committee staff member Jenna explained the amendment would expand the definition of athletic training to read, in part, as the practice of "injury prevention, physical evaluation, emergency care, and referral, or physical reconditioning relating to athletic activity," and to include consulting with the public regarding safe participation and proper training methods. Jenna noted a typographical correction in the amendment paperwork (it referenced SB 174 but the amendment applies to SB 175).

Senator Clifford, who carried the amendment, described it as "an example of the parties coming together and achieving a very satisfactory solution" before moving the amendment; Senator Murphy seconded. The amendment was adopted. Senator Thomas then moved to pass SB 175 favorably as amended, with Senator Clifford seconding. The committee approved the motion by voice vote and the bill passed out of committee.

Ending: The committee returned the amended bill and adjourned. The transcript records no substantive floor debate beyond the amendment explanation and the procedural motions to adopt and pass the bill.