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MA H2465

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sally Kerans

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Removes the restriction that athletic trainers must limit their practice to schools, teams, or organizations with which they are associated, expanding where they can practice
  • Requires the Board of Allied Health Professions to review and update regulations within 180 days of the act's passage
  • Authorizes licensed athletic trainers who have completed annual head injury safety training (per 105 CMR 201.007) to clear students to return to play after head injuries
  • Clarifies terminology in Chapter 69 by specifying "athletic trainers" rather than just "trainers" in provisions related to coaches and trainers

Legislative Description

Relative to athletic training

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading

7/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Steering, Policy and Scheduling7/3/2025
Public Health2/27/2025

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