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CT HB07004

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/31/2019

Primary Sponsor

Committee on Children

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires operators of youth athletic activities to provide written or electronic concussion education statements to all youth athletes and their parents or guardians annually upon registration, including CDC-recommended information on recognition, treatment, risks, and return-to-play procedures
  • Defines "youth coach" as any volunteer or paid head coach, assistant coach, manager, or instructor at municipal youth athletic activities for ages 7-19
  • Mandates all existing youth coaches complete a concussion training course by December 31, 2019, and all newly hired coaches complete training within 30 days of hire, using the CDC's online course
  • Provides civil liability protection for operators and youth coaches who fail to distribute concussion statements or complete training courses
  • Takes effect July 1, 2019

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Concussion Education For Coaches Of Youth Athletic Activities.

Last Action

Vote to Hold Until Next Meeting

4/17/2019

Committee Referrals

Public Health4/10/2019
Joint Committee on Children1/31/2019

Full Bill Text

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