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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 relative to athletic training . Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill amends the definitions of "Athletic Trainer" and "Athletic Training" in the General Laws of Massachusetts. The new definition of "Athletic Trainer" specifies that a person must be duly licensed to practice Athletic Training in the Commonwealth to be considered an Athletic Trainer. The new definition of "Athletic Training" expands the scope of practice to include the application of various principles, methods, and procedures for evaluating and treating injuries and illnesses, as well as preconditioning, conditioning, and reconditioning of patients, in collaboration with registered physicians or dentists. The bill also includes provisions for industrial care, education, and instruction to various stakeholders in the area of injury and illness treatment, care, and prevention.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (15)
John Barrett (D),
Michael Brady (D),
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Ryan Fattman (R),
John Lawn (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Marc Pacheco (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Mike Rush (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2547 (on 02/20/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1338 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1338.pdf |
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