ATHLETIC TRAINER REGULATION                                                           S.B. 184 (S-1):

                                                                                                    SUMMARY OF BILL

                                                                                     REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE

Senate Bill 184 (Substitute S-1 as reported)

Sponsor:  Senator Curtis S. VanderWall

Committee:  Regulatory Reform

CONTENT

The bill would amend Part 179 (Athletic Training) of the Public Health Code to do the following:

-- Delete a requirement that the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs issue an athletic trainer license for a three-year license cycle.

-- Delete a 75-clock-hour continuing education requirement for athletic trainers.

-- Require the Department, in consultation with the Michigan Athletic Trainer Board, to promulgate rules to establish continuing education requirements for athletic trainers.

-- Delete a provision requiring an athletic trainer to submit along with his or her application for license renewal proof that he or she completed courses in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and that he or she holds a valid certification in first aid and CPR issued by the organization offering the training.

MCL 333.17905 & 333.17906                                    Legislative Analyst:  Drew Krogulecki

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

Date Completed:  5-15-19                                        Fiscal Analyst:  Elizabeth Raczkowski

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.