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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11/18/2025 JointHearing 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
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11/18/2025 JointHearing 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
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11/18/2025 JointHearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual — Hearing updated to New End Time
11/14/2025
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11/14/2025 JointHearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual — Hearing location changed
11/7/2025
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11/7/2025 JointHearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual — Hearing updated to include Virtual
11/7/2025
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11/7/2025 JointHearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
10/16/2025
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10/16/2025 SenateSenate concurred
10/14/2025
House
10/14/2025 HouseReferred 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
An Act to protect the lives of student athletes; Freddy’s law
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▸SECTION 1
Chapter 111 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by adding the following section:
▸SECTION 222A
The department shall direct and assist the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association in developing policies and procedures pertaining to requiring high school athletes to complete at least one electrocardiogram screening prior to participation in interscholastic athletic competition beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. MIAA policy shall include, but not be limited to: student athlete compliance; protocol following an abnormal electrocardiogram result; religious exemption; and transferability of results.
▸SECTION 2
Chapter 32A of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting after section 17S the following section:-
▸SECTION 17T
Any coverage offered by the commission to an active or retired employee of the commonwealth, insured under the Group Insurance Commission, shall provide coverage for one electrocardiogram screening for high school aged MIAA athletes.
▸SECTION 3
Chapter 175 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting after section 47UU, the following section:-
▸SECTION 47V
V. Any policy, contract, agreement, plan or certificate of insurance issued, delivered or renewed within the commonwealth that provides medical expense coverage shall provide coverage for one electrocardiogram screening for high school aged MIAA athletes.
▸SECTION 4
Chapter 176A of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting after section 8VV the following section:-
▸SECTION 8W
W. Any contract between a subscriber and the corporation under an individual or group hospital service plan which is delivered, issued or renewed within the commonwealth shall provide coverage for one electrocardiogram screening for high school aged MIAA athletes.
▸SECTION 5
Chapter 176B of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting after section 4VV, the following section:-
▸SECTION 4W
W. Any subscription certificate under an individual or group medical service agreement delivered, issued, or renewed within the commonwealth shall provide coverage for one electrocardiogram screening for high school aged MIAA athletes.
▸SECTION 6
Chapter 176G of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting after section 4NN the following section:-
▸SECTION 4O
O. Any individual or group health maintenance contract shall provide coverage for one electrocardiogram screening for high school aged MIAA athletes.
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Section 1. Chapter 111 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by adding the following section:
Section 222A
The department shall direct and assist the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association in developing policies and procedures pertaining to requiring high school athletes to complete at least one electrocardiogram screening prior to participation in interscholastic athletic competition beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. MIAA policy shall include, but not be limited to: student athlete compliance; protocol following an abnormal electrocardiogram result; religious exemption; and transferability of results.
SECTION 2. Chapter 32A of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting after section 17S the following section:-
Section 17T. Any coverage offered by the commission to an active or retired employee of the commonwealth, insured under the Group Insurance Commission, shall provide coverage for one electrocardiogram screening for high school aged MIAA athletes.
SECTION 3. Chapter 175 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting after section 47UU, the following section:-
Section 47VV. Any policy, contract, agreement, plan or certificate of insurance issued, delivered or renewed within the commonwealth that provides medical expense coverage shall provide coverage for one electrocardiogram screening for high school aged MIAA athletes.
SECTION 4. Chapter 176A of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting after section 8VV the following section:-
Section 8WW. Any contract between a subscriber and the corporation under an individual or group hospital service plan which is delivered, issued or renewed within the commonwealth shall provide coverage for one electrocardiogram screening for high school aged MIAA athletes.
SECTION 5. Chapter 176B of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting after section 4VV, the following section:-
Section 4WW. Any subscription certificate under an individual or group medical service agreement delivered, issued, or renewed within the commonwealth shall provide coverage for one electrocardiogram screening for high school aged MIAA athletes.
SECTION 6. Chapter 176G of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting after section 4NN the following section:-
Section 4OO. Any individual or group health maintenance contract shall provide coverage for one electrocardiogram screening for high school aged MIAA athletes.