Bill > H2465

This bill makes several changes to Massachusetts laws regarding athletic trainers. First, it removes language from the definition of "Athletic Trainer" that previously limited their practice to specific schools, teams, or organizations, effectively broadening the scope of where athletic trainers can work. The bill also requires the Board of Allied Health Professions to review and update relevant rules and regulations within 180 days of the act's passage. Additionally, the legislation modifies existing educational laws to explicitly include licensed athletic trainers who have completed annual head injury safety training as authorized personnel in school settings. The bill further updates references to athletic trainers in various sections of state law, ensuring consistent terminology by inserting the word "athletic" before "trainers" in specific contexts. These changes appear designed to provide more flexibility for athletic trainers' professional practice and ensure they are appropriately recognized in Massachusetts state regulations.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2465