Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB1844: Establishes a licensure compact for athletic trainers
Status: In committee, April 28, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 334, RSMo, by adding thereto fourteen new sections relating to the athletic trainer compact. Section A. Chapter 334, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto fourteen new sections, to be known as sections 334.1900, 334.1903, 334.1906, 334.1909, 334.1912, 334.1915, 334.1918, 334.1921, 334.1924, 334.1927, 334.1930, 334.1933, 334.1936, and 334.1939, to read as follows: 334.1900. 1. Sections 334.1900 to 334.1939 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.
From the engrossed text:
To amend chapter 334, RSMo, by adding thereto fourteen new sections relating to the athletic trainer compact. Section A. Chapter 334, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto fourteen new sections, to be known as sections 334.1900, 334.1903, 334.1906, 334.1909, 334.1912, 334.1915, 334.1918, 334.1921, 334.1924, 334.1927, 334.1930, 334.1933, 334.1936, and 334.1939, to read as follows: 334.1900. 1. Sections 334.1900 to 334.1939 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. 2. This compact is designed to achieve the following objectives: (1) Increase public access to Athletic Training and enhance continuity of care by providing for the mutual recognition of other Licenses issued by Member States; (2) Provide an additional streamlined opportunity for interstate practice by Licensed Athletic Trainers who meet compact uniform requirements; EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language. HB 1844 (3) Promote mobility and workforce development …