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MA S2765
MA S2765Creating a commission to study concussions that occur as a result of varsity sports in public and private middle and high schools
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Introduced
06/18/2020
06/18/2020
In Committee
06/18/2020
06/18/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislationfor legislation relative to baseline concussion testing for student athletes, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2765) ought to pass.
AI Summary
This bill creates a special legislative commission to examine and make recommendations to reduce or eliminate sports-related concussions in public and private middle and high schools in the Commonwealth. The commission will consist of nine members, including representatives from the Department of Public Health, the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association, and the Athletic Trainers of Massachusetts, as well as several appointed members with expertise in sports-related concussions, long-term brain trauma, and athletic program management. The commission will investigate and report on the prevalence and causes of sports-related concussions, the effectiveness of baseline concussion testing, methods of reducing and preventing concussions, and new methods of detecting concussions. The commission is required to file a report of its findings and recommendations, along with proposed legislation, within two years of the effective date of this act.
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Public Health (J)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules (on 06/18/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2765 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2765.pdf |
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