TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS ATHLETIC TRAINERS ACT; AND TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF "ATHLETE" WITHIN THE ARKANSAS ATHLETIC TRAINERS ACT.

Senate Bill 95 (SB 95) proposed amendments to the Arkansas Athletic Trainers Act, primarily by clarifying and expanding the definition of "athlete." The bill broadens the term "athlete" to include individuals participating in activities related to recreation, sport, exercise, or tactical duty, in addition to organized athletic or team activities. It also introduces a new definition for "tactical duty," specifying it includes activities associated with law enforcement, military, or rescue services. Additionally, the bill clarifies the definition of "direct supervision" for athletic trainers in a clinical setting by a supervising physical therapist or physician.