Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 502: Athletic Trainers - As enacted, expands the scope of practice for athletic trainers by authorizing them to treat conditions that limit or prevent a person's participation in certain physical activities rather than just treating injuries that limit or prevent such participation; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 63, Chapter 24.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 502 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Athletic Trainers - As enacted, expands the scope of practice for athletic trainers by authorizing them to treat conditions that limit or prevent a person's participation in certain physical activities rather than just treating injuries that limit or prevent such participation; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 63, Chapter 24. Primary sponsor: Ferrell Haile (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 18, 2026): Pub. Ch. 884.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrell Haile | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Pub. Ch. 884
- Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
- Signed by Governor.
- Transmitted to Governor for action.
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Enrolled and ready for signatures
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Concurred, Ayes 28, Nays 0 (Amendment 1 - HA0937)
- Concurred, Ayes 28, Nays 0 (Amendment 3 - HA1124)
- Placed on Senate Message Calendar for 4/16/2026
- Placed on Senate Message Calendar for 4/16/2026
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