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CA AB7
Bill
Status
Engrossed
6/2/2009
Primary Sponsor
Jared Huffman
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AI Summary
- Prohibits use of nonwooden baseball bats at private or public high school competitive baseball games, practices, and physical education classes or activities
- Establishes a one-year moratorium on nonwooden bats, set to expire January 1, 2012, unless extended by later legislation
- Cites March 2010 incident where Gunnar Sandberg, a 16-year-old pitcher, suffered severe head injuries from a line-drive hit with a metal bat as impetus for safety concerns
- Notes that nonwooden bats have been shown to increase ball velocity, reducing pitcher reaction time and increasing injury risk, leading NCAA to enact similar moratorium on composite barreled bats
- Directs sports officials and baseball community to use the moratorium period to evaluate player safety strategies, including bat material standards and protective headgear requirements
Legislative Description
Interscholastic athletics: High School Baseball Safety
Last Action
To inactive file on motion of Senator Pavley.
8/31/2010
Committee Referrals
Education4/29/2010
Rules4/8/2010
Appropriations7/13/2009
Rules6/3/2009
Appropriations5/5/2009
Elections and Redistricting2/5/2009
Full Bill Text
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