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MA S1533

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Feeney

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires every Massachusetts high school offering interscholastic athletics to employ a licensed athletic trainer
  • Expands authorization for 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
  • Amends Chapter 71, Section 54A and Chapter 69, Section 8A of Massachusetts General Laws
  • Clarifies statutory language by specifying "athletic trainers" rather than just "trainers" in existing education law provisions
  • Similar legislation was previously filed as Senate No. 1370 in the 2023-2024 session

Legislative Description

Relative to student safety in interscholastic athletic activities

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules

6/16/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules6/16/2025
Public Health2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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