Delaware legislation · 153rd General Assembly
Delaware HB285: Athletic Trainers Compact/Create
Status: Signed into law, July 23, 2026
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE INTERSTATE COMPACT FOR ATHLETIC TRAINERS.
What the bill says
An act to amend title 24 of the delaware code relating to the interstate compact for athletic trainers.
From the introduced text, January 22, 2026:
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE INTERSTATE COMPACT FOR ATHLETIC TRAINERS. Section 1. Amend Chapter 26, Title 24 of the Delaware Code by adding a new Chapter designated as Chapter 26A by making insertions as shown by underline as follows: Chapter 26A. Athletic Trainer Compact. § 2601A. Title and Purpose This statute shall be known and cited as the Athletic Trainer Compact. The purposes of this compact are to expand mobility of Athletic Training practice and improve public access to services by providing qualified Licensed Athletic Trainers the ability to practice in other Member States. This compact preserves the regulatory authority of states to protect public health and safety through the current system of state licensure. This compact is designed to achieve the following (b) Provide an additional streamlined opportunity for interstate practice by Licensed Athletic Trainers who meet compact uniform requirements; (c) Promote mobility and workforce development by eliminating the necessity for Licenses in multiple states by providing for the mutual recognition of other Licenses issued by Member States; (d) Reduce administrative burdens on Licensed Athletic Trainers and Member States; (e) Enhance the states' ability to protect the public's health and safety; (f) Encourage the cooperation of Member States in regulating interstate practice of Licensed Athletic Trainers; (g) Support relocating Active Military …
Sponsors
- Michael Smith (R, 22) · primary sponsor
- Nicole Poore (D, 12)
- Alonna Berry (D, 20)
- Timothy Dukes (R, 40)
- Kevin Hensley (R, 9)
- Lyndon Yearick (R, 34)
- Jeff Hilovsky (R, 4)
- Kerri Harris (D, 32)
- Russ Huxtable (D, 6)
- Spiros Mantzavinos (D, 7)
- Brian Pettyjohn (R, 19)
- David Sokola (D, 8)
Latest actions
- : Signed by Governor
- : Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
- : Reported Out of Committee (Legislative Oversight & Sunset) in Senate with 4 Favorable
- : Assigned to Legislative Oversight & Sunset Committee in Senate
- : Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
- : Reported Out of Committee (Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability)) in House with 3 On Its Merits
- : Introduced and Assigned to Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability) Committee in House
Votes
- Passed (2/3) (July 1, 2026): 20 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Passed (SM) (April 16, 2026): 40 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB285?
- HB285 is a bill in the Delaware Legislature (153rd General Assembly): Athletic Trainers Compact/Create.
- What does HB285 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend title 24 of the delaware code relating to the interstate compact for athletic trainers.
- What is the status of HB285?
- Signed into law as of July 23, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor (July 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB285?
- Michael Smith (R, 22), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB285?
- On the Delaware Legislature website: https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142802
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