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HI SB2211

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2018

Primary Sponsor

Josh Green

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the concussion educational program to include middle- and elementary-school students, extending coverage to students in grades 3-12 (previously grades 9-12).

  • Lowers the minimum age for youth athletic activity coverage from 11 years old to 8 years old.

  • Appropriates funds from general revenues for fiscal year 2018-2019 to the University of Hawaii's Department of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science for program continuation (amount not specified in text).

  • Defines key terms including "concussion," "coach," "licensed health care provider," "school athletics," and "youth athletic activity" for program implementation.

  • Takes effect June 30, 2020, with the appropriation section effective July 1, 2050.

Legislative Description

Relating To Concussions.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) C. Lee, Lowen, McDermott, Souki, Tokioka excused (5).

3/23/2018

Committee Referrals

Finance3/23/2018
Education3/16/2018
Health & Human Services3/8/2018
Ways and Means2/15/2018
Human Services1/22/2018

Full Bill Text

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