An Act to prevent concussion and head injury
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, H.508, aims to reduce the risk of concussion and head injury among students participating in soccer contests. It focuses on requiring the use of headgear for these students. The bill was referred to the Joint Committee on Education and subsequently concurred by the Senate. It is part of a series of similar bills addressing head injury prevention.
Key provisions
- Requires the use of headgear for students participating in soccer contests.
- Addresses concussion and head injury prevention.
- Introduced by Representative Ashe (by request) and Robert Edwards.
- Referenced to the Joint Committee on Education.
- Senate concurred with the bill.
Who is affected
- Students
- Soccer players
- School districts
- Parents of student athletes
Notable changes
- This bill specifically targets soccer contests and the use of headgear.
- It builds upon previous attempts to address concussion prevention in Massachusetts.
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsor
Robert Edwards
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