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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to requiring head injury athletic trainers at high schools offering interscholastic athletic activities. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill requires high schools in Massachusetts offering interscholastic athletic activities to employ a licensed athletic trainer who has completed annual head injury safety training. The bill amends Section 54A of Chapter 71 of the General Laws to specify that a licensed athletic trainer, in addition to the existing requirement of an emergency medical technician or other medical personnel, must be present during such activities. The purpose of this bill is to enhance student safety in high school sports by ensuring the presence of a qualified medical professional trained in head injury management.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (12)
David Biele (D)*,
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Danielle Gregoire (D),
Rich Haggerty (D),
Meghan Kilcoyne (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Jake Oliveira (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Mike Rush (D),
Paul Tucker (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5198 (on 09/06/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2233 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2233.pdf |
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