Missouri 2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 1844 — Establishes a licensure compact for athletic trainers

Last action — Public Hearing Held (S)

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced December 01, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

Prognosis

Likely to advance 66% · high confidence

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Odds of enactment

Moderate

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  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

3 added · 2 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill HB 1844 clarified how changes are presented in the legislation. It added the designation "[PERFECTED]" to emphasize that this version of the bill is finalized. This change matters because it helps to signal to lawmakers and the public that the legislation has undergone the necessary revisions and is ready for consideration.

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SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO.
SECOND REGULAR SESSION [PERFECTED] HOUSE BILL NO.
4064H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk AN ACT To amend chapter 334, RSMo, by adding thereto fourteen new sections relating to the athletic trainer compact.
4064H.01P JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk AN ACT To amend chapter 334, RSMo, by adding thereto fourteen new sections relating to the athletic trainer compact.
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(3) Promote mobility and workforce development by eliminating the necessity for Licenses in multiple States by providing for the mutual recognition of other Licenses issued by Member States;
HB 1844 2 (4) Reduce administrative burdens on Licensed Athletic Trainers and Member States;
HB 1844 2 (3) Promote mobility and workforce development by eliminating the necessity for Licenses in multiple States by providing for the mutual recognition of other Licenses issued by Member States;
(4) Reduce administrative burdens on Licensed Athletic Trainers and Member States;
(4) "Athletic Training" means the prevention, examination, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of emergent, acute, or chronic injuries and medical conditions as defined by applicable Member State laws and regulations.
HB 1844 3 (4) "Athletic Training" means the prevention, examination, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of emergent, acute, or chronic injuries and medical conditions as defined by applicable Member State laws and regulations.
HB 1844 3 (5) "Athletic Trainer Compact Commission" or "Compact Commission" means the government agency whose membership consists of all States that have enacted this compact, as described herein and which shall operate as an instrumentality of the Member States to administer and implement the compact according to its terms.
(5) "Athletic Trainer Compact Commission" or "Compact Commission" means the government agency whose membership consists of all States that have enacted this compact, as described herein and which shall operate as an instrumentality of the Member States to administer and implement the compact according to its terms.
§ 20.3(d) from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the State's criminal history record repository as defined in 28 C.F.R.
§ 20.3(d) HB 1844 4 from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the State's criminal history record repository as defined in 28 C.F.R.
HB 1844 4 (15) "Data System" means the Commission's repository of information about Licensees, including but not limited to examination, licensure, investigative, Compact Privilege, Adverse Action, and Alternative Program.
(15) "Data System" means the Commission's repository of information about Licensees, including but not limited to examination, licensure, investigative, Compact Privilege, Adverse Action, and Alternative Program.
Such procedures, actions and processes and the circumstances under which they may be undertaken may be established through means, including, but not limited to, statute, regulations, case law, and other processes available to the State Licensing Authority or other government agency.
Such procedures, actions and processes and the circumstances under which they may be undertaken may be established through means, including, but not limited to, statute, regulations, case law, and other processes available to the State HB 1844 5 Licensing Authority or other government agency.
Scope of Practice shall include any HB 1844 5 State requirements regarding supervision or direction, if required by such State and as further defined by such State's statutes and regulations.
Scope of Practice shall include any State requirements regarding supervision or direction, if required by such State and as further defined by such State's statutes and regulations.
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Action History

  1. Public Hearing Held (S)

  2. Public Hearing Scheduled (S) - Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 10:00 a.m., Senate Committee Room 1 - 1st Floor

  3. Second read and referred: Emerging Issues and Professional Registration(S)

  4. Reported to the Senate and First Read (S)

  5. Third Read and Passed (H) - AYES: 117 NOES: 27 PRESENT: 0

  6. Taken Up for Third Reading (H)

  7. Perfected (H)

  8. Title of Bill - Agreed To

  9. Taken Up for Perfection (H)

  10. Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar (H)

  11. Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

  12. Voted Do Pass (H)

  13. Executive Session Completed (H)

  14. Referred: Rules - Administrative(H)

  15. Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 20 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

  16. Voted Do Pass (H)

  17. Executive Session Completed (H)

  18. Public Hearing Completed (H)

  19. Referred: Professional Registration and Licensing(H)

  20. Read Second Time (H)

  21. Read First Time (H)

  22. Prefiled (H)

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 197 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (197)

197 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1844?
HB 1844 is sponsored by LaDonna Appelbaum (Democratic) and Sherri Gallick (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1844?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced December 01, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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