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CA AB1348

Bill

Status

Vetoed

9/25/2022

Primary Sponsor

Kevin McCarty

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Origin

State Assembly

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Surgeon General must convene a Commission on Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy and Youth Football to investigate brain injury risks associated with youth football participation
  • Commission shall consist of members selected by the Surgeon General with expertise in public health, neuroscience, neurology, and other relevant fields
  • Commission must review and analyze risks of concussion, CTE, and other brain injuries in youth tackle football, including how risks vary by participant age
  • Surgeon General must publish findings and recommendations on the commission's internet website by July 1, 2025, including appropriate minimum age for youth tackle football participation and best practices to minimize brain injury risk
  • Law sunsets on January 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Youth athletics: chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

Last Action

Vetoed by Governor.

9/25/2022

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/1/2022
Health5/4/2022
Rules1/20/2022
Appropriations4/27/2021
Arts, Entertainment, Sports, Tourism, and Internet Media3/11/2021

Full Bill Text

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