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Utah Lawmakers Circle Concussion Bill After Questions on Parental Role

Utah House of Representatives · January 31, 2011
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Summary

House debate over HB204, a measure requiring amateur sports organizations to adopt concussion policies and requiring removal and medical clearance before return-to-play, led to a motion to circle the bill for amendments focused on parental rights and implementation details.

Representative Ray presented House Bill 204, described by sponsors as aligning with best practices in concussion care and modeled on policies already used by high-school athletic associations. The bill would require every amateur-sports organization to have a concussion policy; a child under 18 suspected of a concussion must be removed and may not return until a qualified health-care practitioner signs off.

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