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GA SB101
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/13/2019
Primary Sponsor
Brandon Beach
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AI Summary
- Requires all unpaid and volunteer coaches and athletics personnel in youth athletic associations to complete an annual department-approved injury prevention course covering emergency preparedness, concussions, heat-related injuries, physical conditioning, and sudden cardiac death
- Applies to "high risk youth athletic activities" for athletes age 14 and under, including football, basketball, baseball, volleyball, soccer, hockey, cheerleading, rugby, wrestling, and lacrosse conducted on state or politically subdivided property
- Coaches and athletics personnel must complete the course within 30 days of beginning their role, at no cost to the individual, and associations must maintain records of completion
- Exempts licensed athletic trainers, doctors, nurses, first responders, and health care professionals with acute traumatic life support training from the course requirement
- Does not impose additional liability on or waive sovereign immunity of the state or its political subdivisions; effective date of January 1, 2021
Legislative Description
'Coach Safely Act'; enact
Last Action
Senate Tabled
3/12/2020
Full Bill Text
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