Bill

Bill > S1256


MA S1256

Relative to baseline concussion testing for student athletes


summary

Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
07/12/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to baseline concussion testing for student athletes. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill aims to establish mandatory baseline concussion testing for all high school athletes enrolled in public schools or private schools subject to Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association rules. It also requires any professionals who clear a student-athlete to return to play after a concussion to be trained in administering baseline concussion tests.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Read and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 07/12/2018)

bill text


bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...