H 429 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act to prevent concussion and head injury

This bill allows students participating in soccer practices, competitions, or contests to wear protective headgear on the field. The key provision requires that any such headgear must meet relevant federal safety standards. The legislation directly affects student athletes and soccer programs within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action May 20, 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
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Education
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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