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IL HB1205
Bill
Status
1/31/2013
Primary Sponsor
Carol Sente
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AI Summary
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Limits full-contact hitting practice during regular season to a maximum of 2 days per week, effective May 31, 2014.
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Prohibits full-contact hitting practice during off-season and summer camp periods.
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Allows coaches discretion for full-contact hitting practice during pre-season.
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Requires all football coaches to complete a certified online concussion training program by May 31, 2014, covering topics including reduction of full-contact hitting, long-term effects of repetitive head impacts, and brain injury protection techniques.
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Directs Illinois High School Association committees to develop a supplemental online training program on concussive and subconcussive brain injuries by December 31, 2013.
Legislative Description
SCH CD-FOOTBALL PRAC-TACKLING
Last Action
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks
3/21/2013