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MA H 4622

in committee

An Act to protect the lives of student athletes; Freddy’s law

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower

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Did MA H 4622 pass?

Not yet. MA H 4622 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-02-05): Accompanied a new draft, see H5046

What is MA H 4622 about?

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.

Description

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.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-02-05 — Accompanied a new draft, see H5046
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Thomas P. Walshcosponsor
  • Sally P. Keranscosponsor
  • Kathleen R. LaNatracosponsor
  • Lisa Fieldcosponsor
  • Michelle M. DuBoiscosponsor
  • Michelle L. Badgercosponsor
  • Sean Reidcosponsor
  • Russell E. Holmescosponsor
  • Joseph D. McKennacosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-02-05

    Accompanied a new draft, see H5046

  2. 2025-11-18

    Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  3. 2025-11-18

    Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  4. 2025-11-18

    Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  5. 2025-11-14

    Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing location changed

  6. 2025-11-07

    Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to include Virtual

  7. 2025-11-07

    Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2

  8. 2025-10-16

    Senate concurred

  9. 2025-10-14

    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

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4622

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