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FL H0823
Bill
Status
Failed
5/5/2023
Primary Sponsor
Brad Yeager
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AI Summary
- Creates s. 381.796, F.S., requiring entities that conduct high-risk youth athletic activities on state or political subdivision property to ensure unpaid or volunteer athletics personnel complete a Department of Health-approved injury prevention course
- Defines "high-risk youth athletic activity" as any organized sport for children 14 years of age or younger with significant injury risk, including football, basketball, baseball, volleyball, soccer, ice or field hockey, cheerleading, and lacrosse
- Requires personnel to complete the course within 30 days of initial involvement and annually thereafter; the course may be offered online or in person and must be provided at no cost to personnel
- Course content must cover emergency preparedness for traumatic injuries, concussions and head trauma, heat- and extreme weather-related injuries, and physical conditioning and proper use of training equipment
- Exempts licensed athletic trainers (under chapter 468) from the course requirement and directs the Department of Health to adopt implementing rules; effective date of July 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Youth Athletic Activities
Last Action
Died in Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee
5/5/2023
Committee Referrals
Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee2/21/2023
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