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CA AB2007
Bill
Status
9/23/2016
Primary Sponsor
Kevin McCarty
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AI Summary
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Requires youth sports organizations to immediately remove athletes suspected of sustaining a concussion or head injury from activity for the remainder of the day and prohibits return until evaluated and cleared by a licensed health care provider trained in concussion management.
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Mandates youth sports organizations to notify parents or guardians of athletes 17 years or younger who are removed due to suspected concussion, including the time, date, symptoms observed, and any treatment provided.
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Requires youth sports organizations to distribute yearly concussion and head injury information sheets to be signed by athletes and their parents or guardians (if under 18) before practice or competition begins.
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Requires youth sports organizations to offer yearly concussion and head injury education or educational materials to coaches and administrators, with all coaches and administrators required to successfully complete the training at least once either online or in person.
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Applies to 27 designated sports including baseball, basketball, football, soccer, lacrosse, gymnastics, ice hockey, rugby, and wrestling, among others, involving participants 17 years of age or younger.
Legislative Description
Youth athletics: youth sports organizations: concussions or other head injuries.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 516, Statutes of 2016.
9/23/2016