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CO SB060

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lindsey Daugherty

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all youth athletic coaches at public and private middle schools, junior high schools, and high schools to complete an annual mental health education course covering topics including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, suicide prevention, and concussion effects

  • Extends the same annual mental health training requirement to coaches employed by private clubs, public recreation facilities, and athletic leagues that sponsor youth athletic activities

  • Mandates that coaches notify a youth athlete's parent or guardian about potential psychological symptoms and mental health changes when the athlete is removed from play for a suspected concussion

  • Adds new requirements to the existing Jake Snakenberg Youth Concussion Act, requiring concussion recognition courses to include information on the relationship between concussions and mental health

  • Takes effect August 12, 2026, and is officially titled "Alyssa's Youth Concussion Mental Health Protection Act"

Legislative Description

Mental Health Training in Concussion Education

Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)

Last Action

Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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