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CA AB2007

Bill

Status

Passed

9/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Kevin McCarty

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Origin

State Assembly

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Health6/9/2016
Rules6/1/2016
Arts, Entertainment, Sports, Tourism, and Internet Media2/29/2016

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