An Act to protect the lives of student athletes; Freddy’s law
Sponsored By: Joan B. Lovely (Democratic), Thomas P. Walsh (Democratic)
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Joan B. Lovely
Democratic • Senate
Thomas P. Walsh
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Joseph D. McKenna
Republican • House
Kathleen R. LaNatra
Democratic • House
Lisa Field
Democratic • House
Michelle L. Badger
Democratic • House
Michelle M. DuBois
Democratic • House
Russell E. Holmes
Democratic • House
Sally P. Kerans
Democratic • House
Sean Reid
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
Accompanied a new draft, see H5046
2/5/2026HouseHearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
11/18/2025legislatureHearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
11/18/2025legislatureHearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
11/18/2025legislatureHearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing location changed</span>
11/14/2025legislatureHearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to include Virtual</span>
11/7/2025legislatureHearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
11/7/2025legislatureSenate concurred
10/16/2025SenateReferred 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
10/14/2025House
Bill Text
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