SB 948: Youth Athletics
GENERAL BILL by Jones
Youth Athletics; Requiring an independent sanctioning authority for a youth athletic team to adopt guidelines to inform youth athletes and their parents of the nature and risk of certain head injuries; requiring that a signed consent form be obtained before the youth participates in athletic practices or competitions; requiring that a youth athlete be immediately removed from an athletic activity following a suspected head injury; requiring medical clearance before the youth resumes athletic activities; requiring the Florida High School Athletic Association or an organization that governs athletics to adopt bylaws that create a sports medicine advisory committee, etc.
Senate Committee References: Education Pre-K - 12 (ED) , Health Regulation (HR) , Budget (BC)
Last Action: 03/09/2012 Died in Education Pre-K - 12, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 291 (Ch. 2012-167)
Effective Date: July 1, 2012
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 11/15/2011 | Senate | • Filed |
| 12/06/2011 | Senate | • Referred to Education Pre-K - 12; Health Regulation; Budget -SJ 79 |
| 01/10/2012 | Senate | • Introduced -SJ 79 |
| 03/09/2012 | Senate | • Died in Education Pre-K - 12, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 291 (Ch. 2012-167) |
