SB 320 Ohio Senate · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Enter into the Athletic Trainer Compact

SB 320 would allow Ohio to join the Athletic Trainer Compact, a multi-state agreement. This bill directly affects athletic trainers seeking licensure in multiple participating states. By enacting specific sections of the Revised Code, it would enable reciprocal licensure, meaning Ohio-licensed athletic trainers could more easily work in other states that are part of the compact without obtaining separate licenses. The key mechanism simplifies the process for athletic trainers to practice across state lines within the compact.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Nov 2025

Committee Review

May 2026

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Nov 10, 2025 Last action May 13, 2026

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What changed between versions

As Introduced → As Passed by the Senate · 7 edits · Apr 15, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was amended to formally establish the 'Athletic Trainer Compact' to allow licensed athletic trainers to practice across state lines while maintaining public safety standards. The Senate version adds a detailed list of cosponsors, expands the definition of the compact's purpose to include supporting military families and telehealth, and significantly strengthens requirements for criminal background checks and data sharing. It also creates a new joint government agency (the Compact Commission) to administer the program and outlines specific rules for membership, fees, and enforcement of disciplinary actions.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded from a general intent to enter a compact into a comprehensive statutory framework that defines eligibility, establishes a governing commission, and sets strict requirements for criminal background checks and data reporting for all participating states.

REQUIREMENT

Added a mandatory criminal background check requirement for all applicants seeking a Compact Privilege, including fingerprint submission to the FBI.

DEFINITION

Introduced new definitions for terms such as 'Compact Privilege,' 'Remote State,' 'Active Military Member,' and 'Alternative Program' to clarify how the compact operates.

ENFORCEMENT

Established the 'Athletic Trainer Compact Commission' as a joint government agency with powers to adopt rules, manage a data system, and enforce compliance among member states.

ELIGIBILITY

Added specific eligibility pathways for individuals without a Board of Certification exam, allowing those with equivalent education and experience to qualify.

TIMELINE

Clarified that the compact becomes effective only after seven states have enacted the law, with provisions for later states to join immediately upon enactment.

EXEMPTIONS

Created an exemption from fees for Active Military Members and their spouses to encourage interstate mobility for military families.

TECHNICAL

Included a comprehensive list of Senate cosponsors and updated the bill title to reflect the 'As Passed by the Senate' version.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 15, 2026

How they voted

33–0

Passed

Total votes 33

Apr 15, 2026

D Democratic9

9 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican24

24 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Amendments

May 13, 2026

Committee

Referred to committee

lower

Apr 21, 2026

Introduced

lower

Apr 15, 2026

Upper · Passed

Passed

upper

Mar 25, 2026

Introduced

Reported - Amended

upper

Nov 18, 2025

Committee

Referred to committee

upper

Nov 10, 2025

Introduced

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors