SF 2139: Enacting the athletic trainer compact

What it does

This bill establishes the athletic trainer compact. The compact establishes a system whereby an athletic trainer licensed to practice in one participating state may practice in 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.

Senate subcommittee · named January 20, 2026

• Sen. Jesse Green (R) · jesse.green@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Matt Blake (D) · matt.blake@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Cherielynn Westrich (R) · cherielynn.westrich@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. January 20, 2026Filed in the Senate and sent to the State Government committee · as SSB 3046
2. January 20, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Green, Blake and Westrich · as SSB 3046
3. January 21, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it · as SSB 3046
4. January 28, 2026Filed in the Senate
5. January 28, 2026Approved by the Senate committee
6. January 28, 2026Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 2139 · as SSB 3046
7. April 7, 2026Passed the Senate, 45–0
8. April 21, 2026Took the place of HF 2600 on the House floor (the same legislation)
9. April 21, 2026Passed the House, 93–0
10. May 5, 2026Sent to the Governor
11. May 15, 2026Signed into law