State • South Dakota

HB 1149: adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact.

Taylor RehfeldtEnacted

HB 1149 status: Enacted — Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 578 (updated Mar 30, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score85/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

This bill would make it easier for athletic trainers to work in multiple states without needing a new license for each one. It is currently being debated in the House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan85%
Public opinion75%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct impact on environment

Risks

  • No direct impact on environment

Economy

Positive Outlook
70%

Benefits

  • Reduces barriers for professional mobility
  • Increases talent supply for local athletic institutions

Risks

  • Potential minor administrative costs for state licensing boards

Society

Positive Outlook
75%

Benefits

  • Improved access to athletic training services
  • Consistent professional standards for practitioners

Risks

  • Minimal impact on general public health outside of athletic support
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

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Limitation

Analysis based on abstract; full bill text not reviewed

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Where it stands

Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 578

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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