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MA H2474
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Lawn
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AI Summary
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Establishes a 9-member special commission to study the growing youth sports industry in Massachusetts, with appointments from the Senate President, House Speaker, Governor, MIAA, NCAA, National Council of Youth Sports, and three industry representatives
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Commission co-chairs will be the appointees of the Senate President and House Speaker
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Commission must investigate best practices for youth sports organizations, the need for stronger oversight and accountability, and financial strains caused by the COVID-19 pandemic
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Commission must examine whether children and families actually benefit from private youth sports programs and assess the financial costs of participation
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Final report with findings and recommendations due to the Governor and legislative clerks within 1 year of the act's effective date
Legislative Description
Establishing a special commission to study the youth sports industry and other related matters
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
7/24/2025