HOUSE BILL 1

Sponsored By:

Delegate Davis

Entitled:

Education - Youth Athletes - Concussions

Synopsis:

Requiring county boards of education and the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association jointly to establish guidelines and develop forms to educate individuals regarding concussions and head injury; requiring specified individuals to sign information sheets; requiring the removal of youth athletes from play under specified circumstances; prohibiting the return to play under specified circumstances; requiring youth sports programs to provide statements of compliance; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

House Action

5/27

Pre-filed

1/12

First Reading Ways and Means & Health and Government Operations

2/16

Hearing 3/2 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means)

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Disabilities -see also- Blind; Deaf; Developmental

Disclosure

Education, Boards of

Health -see also- Mental Health

Health Occupations -see also- specific health occupations

Liability -see also- Good Samaritan

Minors -see also- Age of Majority; Youth

Public Schools

Safety -see also- Occupational Safety

Sports and Recreation

Students

Volunteers -see also- Maryland Service Corps

Youth -see also- Minors

Bill affects the following Statute:

Education

( 7-432 )

Documents

Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note: Available

Amendments: None offered