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MA H4622
Bill
Status
10/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Walsh
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AI Summary
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Requires high school athletes to complete at least one electrocardiogram (EKG) screening prior to participating in MIAA interscholastic athletic competition, beginning in the 2026-2027 school year
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Directs the Department of Public Health to assist MIAA in developing policies covering student compliance, protocols for abnormal results, religious exemptions, and transferability of results
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Mandates all health insurance plans in Massachusetts—including Group Insurance Commission coverage, commercial insurers, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and HMOs—to cover one EKG screening for high school-aged MIAA athletes
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Filed on October 6, 2025 by Representative Thomas P. Walsh (12th Essex) and Senator Joan B. Lovely, with co-petitioner Representative Sally P. Kerans (13th Essex)
Legislative Description
To protect the lives of student athletes; Freddy’s law
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H5046
2/5/2026