CHAPTER 176
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 54.1-2957.4:1 , relating to Athletic Trainer Compact.
[H 574]
Approved April 6, 2026
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 54.1-2957.4:1 as follows:
§ 54.1-2957.4:1 . Athletic Trainer Compact.
The General Assembly hereby enacts, and the Commonwealth of Virginia hereby enters into, the Athletic Trainer Compact with any and all states legally joining therein according to its terms, in the form substantially as follows:
Section 1. Title and purpose.
This statute shall be known and cited as the Athletic Trainer Compact. The purposes of this Compact are to expand mobility of athletic training practice and improve public access to services by providing qualified licensed athletic trainers the ability to practice in other member states. This Compact preserves the regulatory authority of states to protect public health and safety through the current system of state licensure. This Compact is designed to achieve the following objectives:
1. Increase public access to athletic training and enhance continuity of care by providing for the mutual recognition of other licenses issued by member states;