MA S1203

Bill

MA S1203

Relative to sudden cardiac arrest awareness in student athletes

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to sudden cardiac arrest awareness in student athletes. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Act, aims to increase awareness and education about sudden cardiac arrest among student athletes. It requires the Department of Public Health to develop guidelines and educational materials on the symptoms and warning signs of heart disease, cardiac distress, and sudden cardiac arrest, and to create a prevention program for schools to train coaches, trainers, parents, and other school personnel. The bill also mandates that students and their parents or guardians acknowledge receipt of the information and provide any relevant cardiac medical history before participating in athletic activities. Additionally, it allows for the removal of students from play if they exhibit symptoms of cardiac-related issues, and requires medical clearance before they can return to participation.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (15)

Jennifer Benson (D), Sal DiDomenico (D), Jennifer Flanagan (D), Linda Forry (D), Anne Gobi (D), Danielle Gregoire (D), Stephen Hay (D), Kate Hogan (D), Donald Humason (R), Barbara L'Italien (D), Mark Montigny (D), Mike Moore (D), Angelo Puppolo (D), James Timilty (D), James Welch (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2422 (on 04/12/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1203

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1203
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1203.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1230	Relative to sudden cardiac arrest awareness in student athletes	Accompanied a study order, see H4625	Similar To
H2445	Relative to baseline concussion testing for student athletes	Accompanied a study order, see H4682	Similar To
H265	To assure opportunity for all students with disabilities	Accompanied a new draft, see H4390	Similar To
S1256	Relative to baseline concussion testing for student athletes	Read and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2422	Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Public Health to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to public health matters	Reported (in part) by S1241	Replaced by
S316	To promote alternative dispute resolution for students	Accompanied a study order, see S2385	Similar To

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