H 3612 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to athletic training

This bill updates the legal definitions of "Athletic Trainer" and "Athletic Training" within Massachusetts state law to ensure they align with current professional standards. It specifies that an athletic trainer is a licensed professional who provides preventative, emergency, and rehabilitative care for injuries and medical conditions related to sports. The legislation also requires the Board of Allied Health Professions to review and update related rules and regulations within 180 days of the bill's passage. These changes directly affect how athletic training services are recognized and regulated in the Commonwealth.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
Mar 2023
Senate Passage
Apr 2024
Governor
Introduced Mar 30, 2023 Last action Apr 22, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Apr 16, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Mar 30, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Mar 30, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Health
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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