Alabama lawmakers to debate controversial bill about athletic trainers
Alabama Senate Bill 73 looks at licensing and regulation of athletic trainers By Tiffany Thompson | February 2, 2021 at 10:42 PM CST - Updated March 2 at 10:51 AM
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Alabama lawmakers plan to debate a controversial bill that could impact how your injuries are treated.
Senate Bill 73 would, “provide further for the licensing and regulation of athletic trainers to treat athletic injuries sustained by physically active individuals.”
Alabama State Senator Jabo Waggoner said Senate Bill 73 combines the expertise of athletic trainers and doctors to help someone who has an athletic injury.
“It establishes an Athletic Training Advisory Council between the Board of Medical Examiners and the Alabama Board of Athletic Trainers.” Senator Waggoner said.