Governor Jerry Brown’s Veto Draws the Ire of President of California Athletic Trainers’ Association

Earlier this week, California Governor Jerry Brown vetoed AB 161, which if passed would have made it unlawful and an unfair business practice for any person to use the title of athletic trainer, unless the trainer is certified by the Board of Certification and has completed specified educational or training requirements. Exempted from these provisions were persons who have worked as athletic trainers in California for a period of 20 consecutive years prior to January 1, 2016.   “He believ