Minnesota legislation · 94th Legislature 2025-2026
Minnesota HF82: Athletic trainer scope of practice clarified.
Status: In committee, May 7, 2026
What the bill says
A bill for an act relating to health-related licensing; clarifying athletic trainer scope of practice; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 148.7802, subdivision 6, by adding a subdivision; 148.7806; 148.7807; 148.7814; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 148.7802, subdivisions 4, 5.
From the engrossed text, March 18, 2026:
A bill for an act relating to health-related licensing; clarifying athletic trainer scope of practice; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 148.7802, subdivision 6, by adding a subdivision; 148.7806; 148.7807; 148.7814; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 148.7802, subdivisions 4, 5. Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 148.7802, subdivision 6, is amended to read: Subd. 6. Athletic trainer. "Athletic trainer" means a person who engages in athletic training under section 148.7806 and is licensed under section 148.7808.new text begin [ADDED: Athletic trainers practice in health care settings and serve patient populations as identified by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer or its recognized successor and by approved education programs.] new text end Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 148.7802, is amended by adding a subdivision to read: new text begin [ADDED: Subd. 6a.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Athletic training.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: "Athletic training" means the following actions performed for the purpose of treating emergent, acute, and chronic injuries and nonorthopedic conditions and performed within the professional training and experience provided by an approved education program and included in an athletic trainer credentialing examination:] new text end new text begin [] new text end new text begin [] new text end new text begin [] new text end new text begin [ and] …
Sponsors
- John Huot (D) · primary sponsor
- Mary Franson (R)
- Peggy Bennett (R)
- Isaac Schultz (R)
- Bianca Virnig (D)
- Hemmingsen-Jaeger, Amanda H. (D, 47)
- Tom Dippel (R)
- Aaron Repinski (R)
- Bernie Perryman (R)
- Bobbie Harder (R)
- Andrew Myers (R)
- Danny Nadeau (R)
Latest actions
- : Referred to Health and Human Services
- : Introduction and first reading
- : Received from House
- : Author added Gillman
- : Author added Xiong
- : Bill was passed vote: 127-5
- : Third reading
- : House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day Wednesday, May 6, 2026
- : Author added Sexton
- : Second reading
Common questions
- What is HF82?
- HF82 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Athletic trainer scope of practice clarified.
- What does HF82 do?
- In its own words: A bill for an act relating to health-related licensing; clarifying athletic trainer scope of practice; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 148.7802, subdivision 6, by adding a subdivision; 148.7806; 148.7807; 148.7814; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 148.7802, subdivisions 4, 5.
- What is the status of HF82?
- In committee as of May 7, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Health and Human Services (May 7, 2026).
- Who sponsored HF82?
- John Huot (D), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HF82?
- On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=HF0082&y=2025&ssn=0&b=house
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