Kentucky 2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 8 R · 2 D cosponsors

HB 628 — AN ACT relating to the Athletic Trainer Compact.

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 12, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

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Likely to advance 74% · high confidence

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Moderate

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  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    10 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (8 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Create a new section of KRS 311 to adopt the Athletic Trainer Compact; declare the intent and purpose of the compact; define terms; establish conditions under which an individual may practice in a remote state; authorize a home state to impose adverse action against an individual's license issued by the home state; authorize a member state's licensing authority to issue subpoenas for hearings and investigations as well as cease and desist orders to restrict, suspend, or revoke an individual's privilege to practice in the state; establish the Athletic Trainer Compact Commission; provide immunity from suit and liability for members, officers, executive director, employees, and representatives of the commission who act in accordance with the provisions of the compact; require the commission to develop and maintain a coordinated database and reporting system containing licensure, disciplinary action, and significant investigatory information on all licensed individuals participating in the compact; authorize the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of state government to enforce the provisions of the compact; establish rulemaking procedures; authorize the commission to attempt to resolve disputes related to the compact that arise among member states and between member and nonmember states; require provisions of the compact to become effective on the date the compact is enacted into law by the seventh compact state; establish withdrawal guidelines for a member state that wishes to withdraw from the compact; provide for severability for any provision in the compact that is contrary to the constitution of any member state or of the United States or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person, or circumstance.

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The latest version of Bill HB 628 includes the addition of a new section, while some language from the previous draft has been removed. Specifically, language that was deemed redundant or unnecessary has been cut to streamline the bill. This matters because simplifying the bill can help ensure that it is clearer and more effective when implemented, allowing for easier understanding and compliance.

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1802 AN ACT relating to the Athletic Trainer Compact.
UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 628/GA AN ACT relating to the Athletic Trainer Compact.
Enhance the exchange of licensure, investigative, and disciplinary Page 1 of 32 XXXX 2/10/2026 12:57 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1802 information among member states;
Enhance the exchange of licensure, investigative, and disciplinary Page 1 of 32 HB062810.100 - 1802 - XXXX 3/4/2026 2:48 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 628/GA information among member states;
This includes, but is not limited to, programs to which licensees with substance use, addiction, or mental Page 2 of 32 XXXX 2/10/2026 12:57 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1802 health conditions are referred in lieu of adverse action.
This includes, but is not limited to, programs to which licensees with substance use, addiction, or mental Page 2 of 32 HB062810.100 - 1802 - XXXX 3/4/2026 2:48 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 628/GA health conditions are referred in lieu of adverse action.
For purposes of this compact, evidence of active BOC certification may satisfy the meaning Page 3 of 32 XXXX 2/10/2026 12:57 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1802 of continuing competence as set forth herein.
For purposes of this compact, evidence of active BOC certification may satisfy the meaning Page 3 of 32 HB062810.100 - 1802 - XXXX 3/4/2026 2:48 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 628/GA of continuing competence as set forth herein.
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"State" means any state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United Page 5 of 32 XXXX 2/10/2026 12:57 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1802 States of America.
"State" means any state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United Page 5 of 32 HB062810.100 - 1802 - XXXX 3/4/2026 2:48 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 628/GA States of America.
These procedures Page 6 of 32 XXXX 2/10/2026 12:57 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1802 shall include the submission of fingerprints or other biometric-based information by applicants for the purpose of obtaining an applicant’s criminal history record information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the agency responsible for retaining that state’s criminal records;
These procedures Page 6 of 32 HB062810.100 - 1802 - XXXX 3/4/2026 2:48 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 628/GA shall include the submission of fingerprints or other biometric-based information by applicants for the purpose of obtaining an applicant’s criminal history record information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the agency responsible for retaining that state’s criminal records;
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Any member state which undertakes such an action shall promptly notify the member state and the commission as specified in Page 9 of 32 XXXX 2/10/2026 12:57 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1802 the rules.
Any member state which undertakes such an action shall promptly notify the member state and the commission as specified in Page 9 of 32 HB062810.100 - 1802 - XXXX 3/4/2026 2:48 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 628/GA the rules.
A licensee may only designate one license as their compact qualifying Page 10 of 32 XXXX 2/10/2026 12:57 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1802 license at a time.
A licensee may only designate one license as their compact qualifying Page 10 of 32 HB062810.100 - 1802 - XXXX 3/4/2026 2:48 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 628/GA license at a time.
and Page 11 of 32 XXXX 2/10/2026 12:57 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1802 2.
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In sharing such information between member state athletic trainer licensing authorities, all information obtained shall be kept confidential, except as otherwise mutually agreed upon by the sharing and Page 12 of 32 XXXX 2/10/2026 12:57 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1802 receiving member state(s).
In sharing such information between member state athletic trainer licensing authorities, all information obtained shall be kept confidential, except as otherwise mutually agreed upon by the sharing and Page 12 of 32 HB062810.100 - 1802 - XXXX 3/4/2026 2:48 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 628/GA receiving member state(s).
A member state’s licensing authority shall fill any vacancy of its Page 13 of 32 XXXX 2/10/2026 12:57 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1802 commissioner occurring on the compact commission within 60 days of the vacancy.
A member state’s licensing authority shall fill any vacancy of its Page 13 of 32 HB062810.100 - 1802 - XXXX 3/4/2026 2:48 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 628/GA commissioner occurring on the compact commission within 60 days of the vacancy.
Accept any and all appropriate gifts, donations, grants of money, other sources of revenue, equipment, supplies, materials, and services, and receive, utilize, Page 14 of 32 XXXX 2/10/2026 12:57 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1802 and dispose of the same;
Accept any and all appropriate gifts, donations, grants of money, other sources of revenue, equipment, supplies, materials, and services, and receive, utilize, Page 14 of 32 HB062810.100 - 1802 - XXXX 3/4/2026 2:48 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 628/GA and dispose of the same;
Appoint committees, including standing committees, composed of member state commissioners, state regulators, state legislators or their representatives, and consumer representatives, and such other interested persons as may be designated in Page 15 of 32 XXXX 2/10/2026 12:57 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1802 this compact and the bylaws;
Appoint committees, including standing committees, composed of member state commissioners, state regulators, state legislators or their representatives, and consumer representatives, and such other interested persons as may be designated in Page 15 of 32 HB062810.100 - 1802 - XXXX 3/4/2026 2:48 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 628/GA this compact and the bylaws;
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Matters specifically exempted from disclosure by federal or member state Page 18 of 32 XXXX 2/10/2026 12:57 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1802 law;
Matters specifically exempted from disclosure by federal or member state Page 18 of 32 HB062810.100 - 1802 - XXXX 3/4/2026 2:48 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 628/GA law;
The receipts and disbursements of the compact commission shall be subject to the financial review or audit and accounting procedures established under Page 19 of 32 XXXX 2/10/2026 12:57 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1802 its bylaws.
The receipts and disbursements of the compact commission shall be subject to the financial review or audit and accounting procedures established under Page 19 of 32 HB062810.100 - 1802 - XXXX 3/4/2026 2:48 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 628/GA its bylaws.
The compact commission shall indemnify and hold harmless any member, Page 20 of 32 XXXX 2/10/2026 12:57 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1802 officer, executive director, employee, and representative of the compact commission for the amount of any settlement or judgment obtained against that person arising out of any actual or alleged act, error, or omission that occurred within the scope of compact commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, or that such person had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of compact commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, provided that the actual or alleged act, error, or omission did not result from the intentional or willful or wanton misconduct of that person.
The compact commission shall indemnify and hold harmless any member, Page 20 of 32 HB062810.100 - 1802 - XXXX 3/4/2026 2:48 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 628/GA officer, executive director, employee, and representative of the compact commission for the amount of any settlement or judgment obtained against that person arising out of any actual or alleged act, error, or omission that occurred within the scope of compact commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, or that such person had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of compact commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, provided that the actual or alleged act, error, or omission did not result from the intentional or willful or wanton misconduct of that person.
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The liability of the executive director and employees of the interstate commission or representatives of the interstate commission, acting within the scope of such person's employment or duties for acts, errors, or omissions occurring within such person's state, may not exceed the limits of liability set forth under the constitution and laws of that state for state officials, employees, and agents.
The interstate commission is considered to be an instrumentality of the states for the purposes of any such action.
The commission shall provide for the development, maintenance, operation, and utilization of a coordinated data system and reporting system containing licensure, compact privileges, adverse action, and the presence of current significant investigative information on all licensees and applicants for a license in member states.
The commission shall provide for the development, maintenance, operation, and utilization of a coordinated data system and reporting system containing licensure, Page 21 of 32 HB062810.100 - 1802 - XXXX 3/4/2026 2:48 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 628/GA compact privileges, adverse action, and the presence of current significant investigative information on all licensees and applicants for a license in member states.
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Rules of this compact shall become binding on the day following adoption or as of the date specified in the rule or amendment, whichever is later.
Rules of this compact shall become binding on the day following adoption or as of the date specified Page 23 of 32 HB062810.100 - 1802 - XXXX 3/4/2026 2:48 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 628/GA in the rule or amendment, whichever is later.
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Rules may be grouped for the convenience of the compact commission at Page 24 of 32 XXXX 2/10/2026 12:57 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1802 hearings required by this section.
Rules may be grouped for the convenience of the compact commission at hearings required by this section.
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The compact commission or an authorized committee of the compact commission may direct revisions to a previously adopted rule for purposes of correcting Page 25 of 32 XXXX 2/10/2026 12:57 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1802 typographical errors, errors in format, errors in consistency, or grammatical errors.
The compact commission or an authorized committee of the compact commission may direct revisions to a previously adopted rule for purposes of correcting typographical errors, errors in format, errors in consistency, or grammatical errors.
Except as otherwise provided in this compact, venue is proper and judicial proceedings by or against the compact commission shall be brought solely and exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction where the principal office of the compact commission is located.
Except as otherwise provided in this compact, venue is proper and judicial proceedings by or against the compact commission shall be brought solely and exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction where the principal office of the Page 26 of 32 HB062810.100 - 1802 - XXXX 3/4/2026 2:48 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 628/GA compact commission is located.
The compact commission shall be entitled to receive service of process in any proceeding regarding the enforcement or interpretation of the compact and shall Page 26 of 32 XXXX 2/10/2026 12:57 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1802 have standing to intervene in such a proceeding for all purposes.
The compact commission shall be entitled to receive service of process in any proceeding regarding the enforcement or interpretation of the compact and shall have standing to intervene in such a proceeding for all purposes.
Notice of intent to suspend or terminate shall be given by the compact commission to the governor, the majority and minority leaders of the defaulting state’s legislature, the defaulting state’s licensing authority and each of the member states’ licensing authority.
Notice of intent to suspend Page 27 of 32 HB062810.100 - 1802 - XXXX 3/4/2026 2:48 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 628/GA or terminate shall be given by the compact commission to the governor, the majority and minority leaders of the defaulting state’s legislature, the defaulting state’s licensing authority and each of the member states’ licensing authority.
Upon the termination of a state’s membership from this compact, that state Page 27 of 32 XXXX 2/10/2026 12:57 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1802 shall immediately provide notice to all licensees within that state of such termination.
Upon the termination of a state’s membership from this compact, that state shall immediately provide notice to all licensees within that state of such termination.
By two-thirds majority (2/3) vote, the compact commission may initiate legal action against a member state in default in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the compact commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with the provisions of the compact and its promulgated rules.
By two-thirds majority (2/3) vote, the compact commission may initiate legal action against a member state in default in the United States District Court for the Page 28 of 32 HB062810.100 - 1802 - XXXX 3/4/2026 2:48 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 628/GA District of Columbia or the federal district where the compact commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with the provisions of the compact and its promulgated rules.
The compact commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or the defaulting member Page 28 of 32 XXXX 2/10/2026 12:57 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1802 state’s law.
The compact commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or the defaulting member state’s law.
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Member states enacting the compact subsequent to the seven initial charter member states shall be subject to the process set forth in this section to determine if their enactments are materially different from the model compact statute and whether Page 29 of 32 XXXX 2/10/2026 12:57 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1802 they qualify for participation in the compact.
Member states enacting the compact subsequent to the seven initial charter member states shall be subject to the process set forth in this section to determine if their enactments are materially different from the model compact statute and whether they qualify for participation in the compact.
Upon the enactment of a statute withdrawing from this compact, a state shall immediately provide notice of such withdrawal to all licensees and privilege holders within that state.
Upon the enactment of a statute withdrawing from this compact, a state shall immediately provide notice of such withdrawal to all licensees and privilege Page 30 of 32 HB062810.100 - 1802 - XXXX 3/4/2026 2:48 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 628/GA holders within that state.
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Otherwise, if this compact shall be held to be contrary to the constitution of any member state, the compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining member states and in full force and effect as to the member state affected as to all severable matters.
Otherwise, if this compact shall be held to be contrary to Page 31 of 32 HB062810.100 - 1802 - XXXX 3/4/2026 2:48 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 628/GA the constitution of any member state, the compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining member states and in full force and effect as to the member state affected as to all severable matters.
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Action History

  1. to Licensing & Occupations (S)

  2. to Committee on Committees (S)

  3. received in Senate

  4. 3rd reading, passed 97-0 with Committee Substitute (1)

  5. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 04 2026

  6. 2nd reading, to Rules

  7. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)

  8. to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)

  9. to Committee on Committees (H)

  10. introduced in House

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Votes

Pass

Passed 97 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 19001
Republican 77002
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 97003
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Lewis C — Yea
Adam Moore Democrat Yea
Adrielle Camuel Democrat Yea
Al Gentry Democrat Yea
Anne Gay Donworth Democrat Not Voting
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Yea
Beverly Chester-Burton Democrat Yea
Chad Aull Democrat Yea
Daniel Grossberg Democrat Yea
Erika Hancock Democrat Yea
George Brown Jr. Democrat Yea
Joshua Watkins Democrat Yea
Lindsey Burke Democrat Yea
Lisa Willner Democrat Yea
Mary Lou Marzian Democrat Yea
Matthew Lehman Democrat Yea
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Yea
Pamela Stevenson Democrat Yea
Rachel Roarx Democrat Yea
Sarah Stalker Democrat Yea
Tina Bojanowski Democrat Yea
Aaron Thompson Republican Yea
Adam Bowling Republican Yea
Amy Neighbors Republican Yea
Bill Wesley Republican Yea
Bobby McCool Republican Not Voting
Candy Massaroni Republican Yea
Chris Freeland Republican Yea
Chris Fugate Republican Yea
DJ Johnson Republican Yea
Daniel Elliott Republican Yea
Daniel Fister Republican Yea
David Hale Republican Yea
David Meade Republican Yea
David W. Osborne Republican Yea
Deanna Gordon Republican Yea
Derek Lewis Republican Yea
Emily Callaway Republican Yea
Felicia Rabourn Republican Not Voting
J.T. Payne Republican Yea
James Tipton Republican Yea
Jared Bauman Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jason Petrie Republican Yea
Jennifer Decker Republican Yea
Jim Gooch Jr. Republican Yea
John Blanton Republican Yea
John Hodgson Republican Yea
Josh Branscum Republican Yea
Josh Bray Republican Yea
Josh Calloway Republican Yea
Ken Fleming Republican Yea
Ken Upchurch Republican Yea
Kevin Jackson Republican Yea
Kim Banta Republican Yea
Kim Holloway Republican Yea
Kim King Republican Yea
Kimberly Poore Moser Republican Yea
Marianne Proctor Republican Yea
Mark Hart Republican Yea
Mary Beth Imes Republican Yea
Matt Lockett Republican Yea
Matthew Koch Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Yea
Michael Sarge Pollock Republican Yea
Mike Clines Republican Yea
Mitch Whitaker Republican Yea
Myron Dossett Republican Yea
Nancy Tate Republican Yea
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Patrick Flannery Republican Yea
Peyton Griffee Republican Yea
Randy Bridges Republican Yea
Rebecca Raymer Republican Yea
Richard White Republican Yea
Robert Duvall Republican Yea
Ryan Bivens Republican Yea
Ryan Dotson Republican Yea
Samara Heavrin Republican Yea
Savannah Maddox Republican Yea
Scott Lewis Republican Yea
Scott Sharp Republican Yea
Shane Baker Republican Yea
Shawn McPherson Republican Yea
Stephanie Dietz Republican Yea
Steve Bratcher Republican Yea
Steve Riley Republican Yea
Steven Doan Republican Yea
Steven Rudy Republican Yea
Susan Witten Republican Yea
Suzanne Miles Republican Yea
T.J. Roberts Republican Yea
Thomas Huff Republican Yea
Timmy Truett Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Tony Hampton Republican Yea
Vanessa Grossl Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea
William Lawrence Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 628 do?
Create a new section of KRS 311 to adopt the Athletic Trainer Compact; declare the intent and purpose of the compact; define terms; establish conditions under which an individual may practice in a remote state; authorize a home state to impose adverse action against an individual's license issued by the home state; authorize a member state's licensing authority to issue subpoenas for hearings and investigations as well as cease and desist orders to restrict, suspend, or revoke an individual's privilege to practice in the state; establish the Athletic Trainer Compact Commission; provide immunity from suit and liability for members, officers, executive director, employees, and representatives of the commission who act in accordance with the provisions of the compact; require the commission to develop and maintain a coordinated database and reporting system containing licensure, disciplinary action, and significant investigatory information on all licensed individuals participating in the compact; authorize the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of state government to enforce the provisions of the compact; establish rulemaking procedures; authorize the commission to attempt to resolve disputes related to the compact that arise among member states and between member and nonmember states; require provisions of the compact to become effective on the date the compact is enacted into law by the seventh compact state; establish withdrawal guidelines for a member state that wishes to withdraw from the compact; provide for severability for any provision in the compact that is contrary to the constitution of any member state or of the United States or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person, or circumstance.
Who sponsors HB 628?
HB 628 is sponsored by Timmy Truett (Republican), Steve Riley (Republican), Shawn McPherson (Republican), Mary Lou Marzian (Democrat), Scott Lewis (Republican), Kim King (Republican), David Hale (Republican), Vanessa Grossl (Republican), George Brown Jr. (Democrat), and Kevin Jackson (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 628?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 12, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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