Legislative Goals of the CATA

  • 1. Access to Healthcare

    Support physical, emotional, and mental well-being of all Californians through access to readily available health care professionals.

  • 2. Protect the Healthcare Workforce

    Protect public health through the promotion of positive workplace environments and enhance the overall well-being of the healthcare workforce.

  • 3. Elevate Healthcare Scopes of Practice

    Support legislation that ensured allied health care providers work to the fullest extent of education and training.

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Current Legislation (2023 - 2024)

AB 796

Regulation for Athletic Trainers

Introduced by:

Assemblymember Dr. Akilah Weber (District 79)

AB 796 Updates

AB 796 Updates

March 2024

Result: Passed CA Assembly

Currently in - Senate Business & Professions Committee. Awaiting a hearing date.

Currently, this bill is written as a hybrid bill, having a mix of registration and licensure language. Unfortunately, we don’t know what the final language will look like, because as we move through the senate committees the language may change. As we make our way through the necessary steps to pass this legislation there is a chance that it will look more like a registration bill. But all of this aside, the CATA continues to work with legislators and regulators to find the best available language in this bill to protect the public and establish solid regulatory standards for Athletic Trainers in California.
We are excited to continue working with Dr. Weber’s office as she is a strong and enthusiastic supporter of the overall goal of obtaining regulation for Athletic Trainers in the state of California. Stay confident that the CATA will not settle for anything less than the best possible version of a regulatory bill that will best represent California Athletic Trainers and protect the public moving forward.

Athletic Training Infographs

  • APTA and NATA Joint Principles

    American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) agree that licensure is the standard for healthcare professions. Both organizations commit to supporting licensure for both professions in all states

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  • Athletic Trainers' Roles in an Emergency

    Understanding the medical emergency known as “commotio cordis” and the Athletic Trainers role in responding to this medical emergency.

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  • Athletic Trainers in the Workforce

    Who are Athletic Trainers, where do they work, and what medical conditions and emergencies are they trained to recognize.

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  • California's Lack of Action

    California is an Athletic Training Program Educational Powerhouse. However, California remains the only state with NO regulation for Athletic Trainers.

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CATA Supported Legislation Passed into Law

  • AB 856 (2021)

    Pupil Health: COVID-19 Return to Activity Guidelines

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  • AB 379 (2019)

    Youth Sports: concussion and sudden cardiac arrest prevention protocols

    Read the Bill

  • AB 2009 (2018)

    Interscholastic Sports: Written Venue-Specific Emergency Action Plan(s)

    Read the Bill

  • AB 2007 (2016)

    Youth Sports: Concussion Information Bill

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  • AB 2127 (2014)

    Interscholastic Sports: Gradual Return to Play Following Concussions.

    Read the Bill

Supporters of Licensure for Athletic Training

  • American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

  • California Community College Athletic Trainers' Association (CCCATA)

  • California Interscholastic Federation (CIF)

  • California Medical Association (CMA)

  • Far West Athletic Trainers Association (FWATA)

  • Multiple State Athletic Training Licensing Boards

  • National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA)

  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

  • National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS)

  • Professional Athletic Teams

See a more extensive list of organizations that support Licensure of Athletic Training