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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to create a sports injury commission. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a Sports Injury Commission to investigate and report on the incidence of sports injuries in elementary, middle, and high school children. The commission will collect data on types of injuries, frequency, severity, high-risk sports, and the long-term impact on young athletes, including eye, facial, head, and heart injuries. The commission will develop recommendations to reduce sports injuries, such as mandatory use of protective eyewear and headgear in high-risk sports, as well as mandatory heart testing. The commission will be composed of various state officials and representatives from medical and sports organizations, and will report its findings and recommendations to the legislature by December 31, 2020.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2765 (on 06/18/2020)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1223 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1223.pdf |
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