West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
West Virginia SR62: Designating March 12, 2026, as WV Athletic Trainers Day
Status: Passed both chambers, March 12, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, March 11, 2026:
SENATE RESOLUTION 62 (By Senator Fuller) [Introduced March 11, 2026] Designating March 12, 2026, as West Virginia Athletic Trainers Day at the Legislature. Whereas, Athletic trainers are highly qualified, multi‐skilled health care professionals who provide services including injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion and education, emergent care, examination and clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions; and Whereas, Athletic training is recognized as an allied health profession by the American Medical Association, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and are licensed in 49 states; and Whereas, Athletic trainers provide medical services to a wide range of patients, not only athletes, including workers, military personnel, performing artists, students, and community members of all ages; and Whereas, Athletic trainers help relieve workforce shortages in primary care support, outpatient rehabilitation, and other health care settings; and Whereas, Athletic trainers deliver a continuum of care, from initial injury prevention and education to emergency response, clinical evaluation, treatment, and long‐term rehabilitation; and Whereas, Athletic trainers are trained to identify potential injury risks and implement evidence‐based preventive strategies that reduce injury severity and recovery time; and Whereas, Athletic trainers are often onsite during practices, competitions, and training activities, and have, on many occasions, provided immediate, life‐saving emergency care that has preserved life and …
Sponsors
- Fuller, Scott (R, 05) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Completed legislative action
- : Adopted (Voice vote)
- : Immediate consideration
- : Committee reference dispensed
- : On Unfinished Business
- : Introduced in Senate
- : Filed for introduction
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Common questions
- What is SR62?
- SR62 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Designating March 12, 2026, as WV Athletic Trainers Day.
- What is the status of SR62?
- Passed both chambers as of March 12, 2026. Latest action: Completed legislative action (March 12, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR62?
- Fuller, Scott (R, 05).
- Where is the official record for SR62?
- On the West Virginia Legislature website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2026&sessiontype=RS&input4=62&billtype=r&houseorig=s&btype=res
Source: official West Virginia record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.