H 508
An Act to prevent concussion and head injury
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Bill 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.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Brian M. Ashe
Cosponsor
Robert Edwards
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Bill H.508 194th (Current)
An Act to prevent concussion and head injury
By Representative Ashe of Longmeadow (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 508) of Robert Edwards relative to head gear for students who participate in soccer contests. Education.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenting Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.
Presenter: Brian M. Ashe (By Request) Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Education
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Bill History
Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.508
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Education |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 4/22/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 |
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