An Act relative to baseline concussion testing for student athletes
This bill requires mandatory baseline concussion testing for all high school athletes in Massachusetts, covering students in both public schools and private institutions that follow state athletic association rules. The law mandates that medical professionals administering these tests must also be trained in the procedure and ensures that clearance for return to play includes evidence of follow-up testing after any head injury. By updating existing statutes, the legislation aims to standardize safety protocols for student athletes across the state.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Apr 2024
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Apr 22, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Apr 22, 2024
Committee
Bill recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
upper
Mar 21, 2024
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Health
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Marc Pacheco
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Doherty
DDemocratic
Co
Mike Moore
DDemocratic
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