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H. 4978
STATUS INFORMATION
General Bill
Sponsors: Rep. V.S. Moss
Document Path: l:\council\bills\nbd\11241vr18.docx
Introduced in the House on February 21, 2018
Currently residing in the House
Summary: Athletic Trainers' Act
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
Date Body Action Description with journal page number
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2/21/2018 House Introduced and read first time (House Journal-page 14)
2/21/2018 House Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and
Municipal Affairs (House Journal-page 14)
4/25/2018 House Committee report: Favorable Medical, Military, Public
and Municipal Affairs (House Journal-page 83)
5/2/2018 House Requests for debate-Rep(s). Felder, Allison, Daning,
Crosby, Bryant, Tallon, B Newton, Martin, Bales
(House Journal-page 87)
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COMMITTEE REPORT
April 25, 2018
H. 4978
S. Printed 4/25/18--H.
Read the first time February 21, 2018.
To whom was referred a Bill (H. 4978) to amend Section 44-75-20, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, relating to terms defined in the Athletic Trainers' Act of South Carolina, etc., respectfully
That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass:
LEON HOWARD for Committee.
Explanation of Fiscal Impact
Introduced on February 21, 2018
State Expenditure
This bill amends the definition of athletic trainer by specifying that an athletic trainer must be an allied health professional. The American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education defines allied health as health professions that fall outside the traditional rubric for doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. By this definition, athletic trainers are considered allied health professionals. Under current law, an individual must meet the curriculum requirements for a college or university athletic training program, thus satisfying the definition of allied health professional.
This bill also makes a technical correction to the name of the examination required for certification of athletic trainers, but does not alter the requirements for certification. This bill does not materially alter the oversight or regulatory activities of DHEC. Therefore, this bill will have no expenditure impact on the general fund, federal funds, or other funds. This fiscal impact statement has been updated based on responses from DHEC.
State Revenue
This bill codifies current regulation that allows DHEC to impose civil monetary penalties for violations of the provisions set forth in the Athletic Trainers' Act of South Carolina. Therefore, this bill will have no revenue impact on the general fund, federal funds, or other funds. This fiscal impact statement has been updated based on responses from DHEC.
Frank A. Rainwater, Executive Director
Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office
TO AMEND SECTION 44-75-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TERMS DEFINED IN THE ATHLETIC TRAINERS' ACT OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF "ATHLETIC TRAINER"; TO AMEND SECTION 44-75-40, RELATING TO SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF AN ATHLETIC TRAINER'S CERTIFICATE TO PRACTICE, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO TAKE CERTAIN DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS, INCLUDING IMPOSITION OF MONETARY PENALTIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-75-50, RELATING TO CERTIFICATION OF ATHLETIC TRAINERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE REQUIRED EXAMINATION.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Section 44-75-20(a) of the 1976 Code is amended to read:
"(a) 'Athletic trainer' means a person an allied health professional with specific qualifications as set forth in Section 44-75-50 who, upon the advice and consent of a licensed physician, carries out the practice of care, prevention, and physical rehabilitation of athletic injuries, and who, in carrying out these functions, may use physical modalities, including, but not limited to, heat, light, sound, cold, electricity, or mechanical devices related to rehabilitation and treatment."
SECTION 2. Section 44-75-40(d) of the 1976 Code is amended to read:
"(d) The department must suspend or revoke a certificate so issued at any time it is determined that the holder no longer meets the prescribed qualifications set forth by the department or has failed to provide athletic training services of a quality acceptable by the department. The department is authorized to suspend, deny, or revoke an athletic trainer's certificate, and impose a civil monetary penalty for violations of a regulation promulgated pursuant to this article."
SECTION 3. Section 44-75-50 of the 1976 Code is amended to read:
"Section 44-75-50. An applicant for an athletic trainer certification must pass the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification, Inc., (BOC) examination and have met the athletic training curriculum requirements of a college or university and give proof by means of a certified transcript."
SECTION 4. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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