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AB 1592 — Athletic trainers.
Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Assembly
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Existing law provides for the licensure and regulation of various professions and vocations by regulatory boards and entities within the Department of Consumer Affairs, including athlete agents. This bill would enact the Athletic Training Practice Act, which, until January 1, 2028, would establish the California Board of Athletic Training within the Department of Consumer Affairs to exercise licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary functions under the act. The bill would prohibit a person from practicing as an athletic trainer or using certain titles or terms without being licensed by the board. The bill would define the practice of athletic training, specify requirements for licensure as an athletic trainer, and would require a licensed athletic trainer to practice only under the supervision of a physician and surgeon. The bill would provide that an athletic trainer license would be valid for 2 years and subject to renewal, and would authorize the board to deny, suspend, or revoke a license and to discipline a licensee for specified reasons. The bill would specify acts that constitute unprofessional conduct and would make it a misdemeanor for any person to violate the act. The bill would establish the Athletic Trainers Fund for the deposit of application and renewal fees, as specified, and would make those fees available to the board for the purpose of implementing the act's provisions upon appropriation by the Legislature. The bill would authorize the Director of Consumer Affairs to seek and receive donations from the California Athletic Trainers' Association or any other private individual or entity for the initial costs of implementing the act, and would specify that, if private funds are unavailable, would specify that a general fund or special fund loan may be used and repaid with fee revenue. The bill would repeal its provisions on January 1, 2028. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Bill Text
- Amended 03/28/19 - Amended Assembly Current pdf March 28, 2019
- Introduced 02/22/19 - Introduced pdf February 22, 2019
- AB1592 View text html
Action History
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From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
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In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
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From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on B. & P. (Ayes 5. Noes 2.) (April 10). Re-referred to Com. on B. & P.
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Re-referred to Com. on A.,E.,S.,T., & I.M.
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From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on A.,E.,S.,T., & I.M. Read second time and amended.
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Referred to Coms. on A.,E.,S.,T., & I.M. and B. & P.
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Read first time.
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From printer. May be heard in committee March 25.
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Introduced. To print.
Sponsors
- Mia Bonta · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on · 1 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Bonta, Mia Democratic
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (121)
121 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 121 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 71% | 29% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (7)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Nazarian | — | Yea |
| Diep | — | Nay |
| Friedman | — | Yea |
| Chiu | — | Yea |
| Kamlager-Dove | — | Yea |
| Chu | — | Yea |
| Choi, Steven S. | Republican | Nay |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does AB 1592 do?
- Existing law provides for the licensure and regulation of various professions and vocations by regulatory boards and entities within the Department of Consumer Affairs, including athlete agents. This bill would enact the Athletic Training Practice Act, which, until January 1, 2028, would establish the California Board of Athletic Training within the Department of Consumer Affairs to exercise licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary functions under the act. The bill would prohibit a person from practicing as an athletic trainer or using certain titles or terms without being licensed by the board. The bill would define the practice of athletic training, specify requirements for licensure as an athletic trainer, and would require a licensed athletic trainer to practice only under the supervision of a physician and surgeon. The bill would provide that an athletic trainer license would be valid for 2 years and subject to renewal, and would authorize the board to deny, suspend, or revoke a license and to discipline a licensee for specified reasons. The bill would specify acts that constitute unprofessional conduct and would make it a misdemeanor for any person to violate the act. The bill would establish the Athletic Trainers Fund for the deposit of application and renewal fees, as specified, and would make those fees available to the board for the purpose of implementing the act's provisions upon appropriation by the Legislature. The bill would authorize the Director of Consumer Affairs to seek and receive donations from the California Athletic Trainers' Association or any other private individual or entity for the initial costs of implementing the act, and would specify that, if private funds are unavailable, would specify that a general fund or special fund loan may be used and repaid with fee revenue. The bill would repeal its provisions on January 1, 2028. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
- Who sponsors AB 1592?
- AB 1592 is sponsored by Bonta, Mia (Democratic).
- What is the current status of AB 1592?
- This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track AB 1592?
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