HB108 Summary

• Require governing bodies of sports and recreational organizations to develop guidelines and information sheets about concussion and head injury risks for youth athletes and parents, with yearly signed acknowledgment required before participation.

• Mandate annual training for all coaches to recognize concussion symptoms and seek proper medical treatment, with sports organizations establishing specific training requirements and timelines to be completed before practice begins.

• Require immediate removal from practice or competition of any youth athlete suspected of sustaining a concussion or brain injury, with prohibition on return to play until evaluated by a licensed physician and receiving written clearance.

• Establish that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates approximately 3,900,000 sports-related and recreation-related concussions occur annually in the United States, with significant risk of catastrophic injury or death if not properly managed.

• Take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.