H4622
An Act to protect the lives of student athletes; Freddy’s law
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Bill overview
This bill, known as ‘Freddy’s Law,’ seeks to require electrocardiogram (ECG) screenings for student athletes before they participate in interscholastic athletic competitions. The legislation is intended to identify potential cardiac issues that could put student athletes at risk. It was introduced by Representatives Walsh and Senator Lovely and is currently undergoing review and consideration within the Massachusetts legislature.
Key provisions
- Requires electrocardiogram (ECG) screenings for student athletes.
- Applies to participation in interscholastic athletic competitions.
- Introduced by Representatives Walsh and Senator Lovely.
- Currently under review by the Joint Rules and Financial Services committees.
- Scheduled for a hearing on November 18, 2025.
- Related to cardiac health and student athlete safety.
- Part of a series of bills addressing student athlete welfare.
- Similar bills (H.5046, H.737, H.2485, H.1930) have been considered in the past.
Who is affected
- Student athletes
- High school athletic programs
- School administrators
- Coaches
- Parents of student athletes
Notable changes
- Introduces a mandatory screening requirement for student athletes.
- Addresses potential cardiac risks associated with athletic participation.
- Builds upon previous legislation related to concussion prevention (H.456).
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Thomas P. Walsh
Cosponsors
Joseph D. McKenna
Kathleen R. LaNatra
Michelle L. Badger
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Bill H.4622 194th (Current)
An Act to protect the lives of student athletes; Freddy’s law
By Representative Walsh of Peabody and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Thomas P. Walsh and Sally P. Kerans for legislation to authorize electrocardiogram screenings prior to participation in interscholastic athletic competitions. Financial Services.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenters: Thomas P. Walsh , Joan B. Lovely
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Bill History
Displaying 9 actions for Bill H.4622
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 10/14/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules, reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Financial Services |
| 10/16/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 11/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to include Virtual |
| 11/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing location changed |
| 11/18/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 11/18/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 11/18/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 2/5/2026 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H5046 |
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