HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 1705        FILED ON: 1/15/2015

HOUSE  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  No. 1690

 

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

James M. Cantwell

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:

An Act regarding youth sports referees.

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PETITION OF:

 

Name:

District/Address:

Date Added:

James M. Cantwell

4th Plymouth

1/15/2015


HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 1705        FILED ON: 1/15/2015

HOUSE  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  No. 1690

By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1690) of James M. Cantwell relative to the employment of certain youth sports referees.  Labor and Workforce Development.

 

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

 

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In the One Hundred and Eighty-Ninth General Court
(2015-2016)

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An Act regarding youth sports referees.

 

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

SECTION 1. Chapter 149 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 191 the following section:-

SECTION 192. A boy or girl over 11 years of age and less than 14 years may be employed in any city or town as a youth athletic program referee, umpire, or official for an age bracket younger or equal to the minor's own age; provided, however, that an adult representing the state or local athletic program is on the premises at which the athletic program event is occurring; provided, further, that a person responsible for the state or local athletic program possesses a written acknowledgment signed by the minor's parent or guardian consenting to the minor's employment as a referee, umpire, or official; provided, further, that the employer provides the boy or girl with written policies regarding the activities and responsibilities of the boy or girl; and provided, further, that said organization also provides an orientation and training program for the boy or girl before he or she begins employment.