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Minutes for SB175 - Committee on Public Health and Welfare
Short Title
Updating the definition of athletic trainer and providing an exemption for those licensed in another state, District of Columbia, territory or foreign country to practice in Kansas.
Minutes Content for Mon, Feb 10, 2025
The hearing on SB175 was opened.
Jenna Moyer provided a briefing on the legislation. (Attachment 6)
Shawna Jordan, Kansas Athletic Trainers Society, spoke in favor of the legislation. She stated the bill reflects changes in athletic training education in obtaining the national certification and allowing athletic trainers to practice in other states when they travel with their teams. (Attachment 7)
The conferee responded to questions.
Jennifer Caswell, American Physical Therapy Association, spoke against the legislation. The primary concern is about public safety as it is related to the broad expansion of the athletic trainers' scope of practice. Language in the bill eliminates the restriction that limits athletic trainers to working specifically with athletes. She discussed the national examination as covering athletic injuries, but not non-athletic injuries. She asked for a collaborative review involving all stakeholders to achieve legislation that addresses their concerns. (Attachment 8)
The conferee responded to questions.
Travis Oller, Kansas Chiropractic Association, offered neutral testimony. He stated the bill was introduced to partially address issues that have developed after the Sports Waiver Act was passed two years ago. He asked for a modification of certain language in the bill. (Attachment 9)
The conferee responded to questions.
WRITTEN ONLY TESTIMONY
Kimberly Martin (Attachment 10)
The hearing on SB175 was closed.
The meeting was adjourned.
