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IL HB1205

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/31/2013

Primary Sponsor

Carol Sente

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Limits full-contact hitting practice during regular season to a maximum of 2 days per week, effective May 31, 2014.

  • Prohibits full-contact hitting practice during off-season and summer camp periods.

  • Allows coaches discretion for full-contact hitting practice during pre-season.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Elementary & Secondary Education2/13/2013
Rules2/1/2013

Full Bill Text

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