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Delegate Roberts and witnesses press for requirement of athletic trainer or ambulance at every high school football game
Summary
House Bill 9‑35 would require a licensed athletic trainer or ambulance at every high school football game in Maryland. Sponsor Delegate Denise Roberts and multiple witnesses described traumatic incidents and cited medical and athletic organizations in support during a detailed hearing.
Delegate Denise Roberts introduced House Bill 9‑35, requiring a licensed athletic trainer or ambulance to be present at every high school football game in Maryland.
Roberts framed the bill as a safety measure for student athletes, recounting a family story of a catastrophic spinal injury to emphasize the stakes. She said seconds matter in emergencies and urged the committee to require immediate on‑site medical care.
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