MA S1216

Bill

MA S1216

Relative to the practice of athletic training

Introduced
04/15/2015

In Committee
06/13/2016

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the practice of athletic training. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing Massachusetts General Laws, specifically chapter 112, section 23A, by updating the definitions of "Athletic Trainer" and "Athletic Training." An "Athletic Trainer" is now defined as someone licensed to practice athletic training in the Commonwealth according to section 23B, and "Athletic Training" is described as the application of methods for evaluating and treating injuries, preparing individuals for physical activity, and rehabilitating them using various supportive devices, physical modalities like heat, cold, and electrical stimulation, and exercise, all in collaboration with licensed physicians or dentists. This practice also encompasses educating others on injury prevention and care.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (9)

Mike Rush (D)*, Jennifer Benson (D), Pat Haddad (D), Brian Joyce (D), David Linsky (D), Marc Pacheco (D), Alice Peisch (D), Todd Smola (R), Walter Timilty (D),

Last Action

Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session (on 09/15/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1216

(12 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1216
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1216.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
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H1912	Relative to the practice of athletic training	Accompanied a study order, see H4686	Similar To
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