Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateSouth DakotaEnacted
HB 1149: adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact.
Taylor Rehfeldt
HB 1149 status: Enacted — Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 578 (updated Mar 30, 2026).
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OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
70OUT OF 100
Score:70/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 55/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion75%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill adopts the athletic trainer licensure compact, enabling trainers to practice across state lines using a single license.
Who is affected
Licensed athletic trainers, state regulatory boards, and the athletic organizations they serve.
Requirements and enforcement
Compliance with compact membership rules, standardized licensure requirements, and participation in the compact database.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
The bill was signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30.
Potential benefits
Increased professional mobility, reduced licensure friction, and improved public access to athletic training services.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential for reduced state control over disciplinary actions and the complexity of managing multi-state oversight.
What is still unknown
Exact budget impact on state boards and specific data-sharing implementation protocols.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Reduces licensure costs for practitioners
- Decreases administrative burdens for employment
- Increases professional mobility across borders
Risks
- Potential for increased professional competition
- Costs associated with compact participation
- Administrative complexity of regulatory alignment
Society
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Improves public access to licensed professionals
- Supports continuity of care for traveling athletes
- Enhances standard of professional practice
Risks
- Challenges in localized oversight of conduct
- Potential for varying practice standards
- Complexity in consumer grievance tracking
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Centralized disciplinary reporting mechanisms
- Enhanced transparency of practitioner status
- Requirement for participation in data systems
Risks
- Delegation of authority to interstate bodies
- Reduced state-level control over licensure
- Complexity in monitoring multi-state disciplinary data
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Ensures consistent qualification standards
- Improves timely access to qualified trainers
- Supports injury prevention in sports
Risks
- Risk of jurisdictional gaps in discipline
- Challenges in rapid enforcement of safety standards
- Complexity in state-level emergency response
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Where it stands
Official recordSigned by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 578
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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