Massachusetts lawmakers reviewing concussion proposals

Six different bills have been put forward by state lawmakers. One would create a commission to analyze data from all high school sports concussions, and another would establish a database allowing the state to track concussions at all schools. States like Michigan and Texas already use a registry to monitor concussion numbers from year to year.

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It’s numbers like those that are prompting lawmakers across the country to take a close look at how to improve safety.

“They’re starting to realize and parents are starting to take notice that maybe their kid should be conscious of getting their head hit,” Madeline Uretsky said.

Testimony included advocates trying to make sure private and independent school athletes get the same baseline concussion testing that public school athletes do.

Other states also are trying to address concussions through legislation, including Maryland, Delaware and Montana. By tracking concussion numbers, states hope they can determine whether current safety precautions and improved equipment designs are making a difference.

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