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

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Overview Bill text 1 History 9 Sponsors

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.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Oct 14, 2025
Last action: Feb 5, 2026 — Accompanied a new draft, see H5046
Session: 194th
Momentum: 46 · Moderate

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 4%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum -1 46/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 253 days quiet

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