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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
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 requires the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to create, implement, and maintain mandatory baseline concussion testing for all high school-aged athletes enrolled in public schools or private schools subject to Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association rules. The bill also amends existing law to require that any medical professionals who clear an athlete to return to play after a concussion must also be trained in administering baseline concussion tests.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (14)
Angelo D'Emilia (R)*,
Jay Barrows (R),
Michael Brady (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Paul Frost (R),
Sheila Harrington (R),
Paul Heroux (D),
Louis Kafka (D),
Kevin Kuros (R),
Leonard Mirra (R),
Matt Muratore (R),
Shaunna O'Connell (R),
Marc Pacheco (D),
Elizabeth Poirier (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4682 (on 07/02/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2445 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2445.pdf |
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