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FL S1038

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/3/2013

Primary Sponsor

Jeremy Ring

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands background screening requirements to cover all volunteers (not just athletic coaches) working with youth sports or recreation programs using publicly owned facilities in Florida
  • Requires youth sports or recreation authorities to conduct annual background screenings by checking state and federal sexual predator and offender registries; screenings must be completed before July 1, 2013
  • Prohibits delegation of background screening responsibility to individual teams or programs; disqualifies any person identified on sexual predator or offender registries
  • Requires authorities to maintain screening documentation and disqualification notices for at least 5 years and provide copies to relevant municipalities or counties
  • Adds requirements for informed consent forms, concussion education guidelines, and return-to-play medical clearance policies for youth participants; effective July 1, 2013

Legislative Description

Volunteers for Organized Youth Sports and Recreation Programs

Last Action

Died in Community Affairs

5/3/2013

Committee Referrals

Community Affairs2/25/2013

Full Bill Text

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