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
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Edward F. Coppinger
DDemocratic
Co
Adam Scanlon
DDemocratic
Co
Marcus Vaughn
RRepublican
Co
Steven Howitt
RRepublican
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