CT HB05186

Requires operators of youth athletic activities for ages 7-19 to provide written or electronic concussion education statements to all youth athletes and parents upon registration, consistent with CDC guidelines.

Concussion education statements must address signs and symptoms of concussion, obtaining medical treatment, risks of continuing activity after concussion, and proper return-to-play procedures.

Mandates that all youth coaches for youth athletic activities on municipally-owned, operated, or managed fields or recreational areas complete the Online Concussion Course for Youth Sports Coaches from the CDC by January 1, 2019.

Provides civil liability protection for operators failing to provide concussion statements and protects youth coaches, municipalities, businesses, and nonprofit organizations from liability for a coach's failure to complete the required concussion training course.

Takes effect July 1, 2018.