Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts H5046: An Act to protect the lives of student athletes; Freddy’s law
Status: In committee, July 23, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, February 5, 2026:
Section 2. Chapter 111 of the General Laws 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 1. Chapter 32A of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting after section 17Z the following section:- Section 17AA. 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 before section 47CCC the following section:- Section 47AAA. 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 8DDD the …
Sponsors
- Services, Joint Committee on Financial (I) · primary sponsor
- Joseph McKenna (R, 18th Worcester)
- Russell Holmes (D, 6th Suffolk)
- Sean Reid (D)
- Michelle Badger (D)
- Michelle DuBois (D, 10th Plymouth)
- Lisa Field (D, 3rd Bristol)
- Kathleen LaNatra (D, 12th Plymouth)
- Sally Kerans (D, 13th Essex)
- Thomas Walsh (D, 12th Essex)
- Joan Lovely (D, Second Essex)
Latest actions
- : Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- : Reporting date extended to Thursday, December 31, 2026
- : Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
- : New draft of H4622
- : Reported from the committee on Financial Services
Votes
- Committee Vote - Joint Committee on Health Care Financing (July 16, 2026): 13 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Committee Vote - Joint Committee on Financial Services (January 23, 2026): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is H5046?
- H5046 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act to protect the lives of student athletes; Freddy’s law.
- What is the status of H5046?
- In committee as of July 23, 2026. Latest action: Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (July 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored H5046?
- Services, Joint Committee on Financial (I), with 10 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for H5046?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5046
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