HSB 672: Enacting the athletic trainer compact

What it does

This bill establishes the athletic trainer compact. _____ another participating state under a compact privilege without applying for a license in that state. The compact imposes certain minimum requirements on the licensure of athletic trainers in participating states. The compact creates a commission to administer the operation of the compact. The commission is an instrumentality of the participating states. The compact includes provisions relating to the establishment and membership of the commission; powers of the commission; meetings and voting requirements of the commission; commission bylaws and rules; commission committees; commission finances; the establishment of a data system; compacting state compliance; venue for judicial proceedings; defense and indemnification; effective dates and amendments to the compact; withdrawal, default, and expulsion; severability and construction; and the binding effect of the compact and other laws.

House subcommittee · named February 4, 2026

• Rep. Jacob Bossman (R) · jacob.bossman@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Jennifer J. Smith (R) · jennifer.smith@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Dr. Megan L. Srinivas (D) · megan.srinivas@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 3 for, 0 against

For: American Physical Therapy Association of Iowa; Iowa Athletic Trainers Society; Iowa Podiatric Medical Society

In plain words

1. February 4, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the State Government committee
2. February 4, 2026House subcommittee named: Bossman, Smith and Srinivas
3. February 11, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 17, 2026Approved by the House committee
5. February 17, 2026Committee vote: 21–0
6. February 19, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2600