HB 574 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Athletic Trainer Compact; authorizes Virginia to become a signatory to Compact.

Summary

Athletic Trainer Compact. Authorizes Virginia to become a signatory to the Athletic Trainer Compact. The Compact permits qualified licensed athletic trainers to practice in other states that are also members of the Compact. The Compact has not yet been passed in any state and will take effect when the Compact is enacted by a seventh participating state.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Feb 2026

House of Delegates Passage

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

Signed into Law

Apr 2026

Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Signed Apr 6, 2026

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What changed between versions

Enrolled → Chaptered · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill has transitioned from its draft 'Enrolled' status to its final 'Chaptered' status, meaning it has been officially approved and signed into law. The primary change is the addition of the official chapter number (Chapter 176) and the specific effective date (April 6, 2026), while the substantive text of the Athletic Trainer Compact remains identical.

Scope change

The scope of the bill has not changed; it now carries the official legal designation of Chapter 176 of the 2026 Virginia Acts of Assembly.

TECHNICAL

Added official chapter number (Chapter 176) and the specific approval date (April 6, 2026) to finalize the legislation.

Removed draft session headers and placeholder text used during the legislative review process.

Adjusted formatting and spacing to match the final published style of the Virginia Code.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 27, 2026 · House of Delegates Feb 2, 2026

How they voted

36–0

Passed · 3 other

Total votes 39

Feb 27, 2026

D Democratic20

18 Yea 2

90% Yea

R Republican19

18 Yea 1

94% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Apr 6, 2026

Signed into law

Approved by Governor-Chapter176 (Effective - see bill)

executive

Mar 6, 2026

Upper · Passed

Signed by President

upper

Mar 6, 2026

Lower · Passed

Signed by Speaker

lower

Mar 6, 2026

Lower · Passed

Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB574ER)

lower

Mar 2, 2026

Upper · Passed

Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

upper

Feb 27, 2026

Upper · Passed

Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

upper

Feb 26, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported from Education and Health (15-Y 0-N)

upper

Feb 20, 2026

Committee

Assigned Education sub: Health Professions

upper

Feb 3, 2026

Committee

Referred to Committee on Education and Health

upper

Feb 2, 2026

Lower · Passed

Read third time and passed House (96-Y 2-N 0-A)

lower

Jan 27, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported from Health and Human Services (20-Y 2-N)

lower

Jan 22, 2026

Lower · Passed

Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 1-N 1-A)

lower

Jan 21, 2026

Committee

Assigned sub: Health Professions

lower

Jan 13, 2026

Committee

Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors