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History
- Substituted by A5308C
- Ordered to third reading cal.1471
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Referred to consumer protection
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Relates to the establishment of safety requirements for moveable soccer goals
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Steven Otis
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S6811
Title of bill
An act to amend the general business law, in relation to safety requirements for moveable soccer goals
Purpose
To prevent injuries and fatalities resulting from improperly secured portable soccer goals by requiring the department of state to develop regulations to establish safety standards for such soccer goals.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of the bill amends the general business law by adding a new section 399-j. This new section requires the department of state, in consultation with the office of parks and recreation, to develop regulations to establish safety standards for moveable soccer goals. The new section requires that any person, firm, corporation, or other legal entity that erects a moveable soccer goal must do so in accordance with the regulations established in order to ensure that the goal is properly secured and anchored into the ground. The new section also defines the term "moveable soccer goal", sets forth certain exemptions, and establishes penalties.
Section 2 of the bill is the effective date.
Justification
Athletics are an important activity in the lives of many children. Although participation in athletic activity has some inherent risks, unnecessary risks associated with sports should be addressed. The issue of unsecured soccer goals is one such risk. Over the years, many children have been injured (some fatally) due to a moveable soccer goal that was not adequately secured or anchored to the ground. Such injuries from portable soccer goals are easily preventable.
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission publishes "Guidelines for Moveable Soccer. Goal Safety." These guidelines describe how to move and properly secure the goals into the ground. This legislation highlights the need for NYS rules for portable soccer goals and seeks to provide safety requirements at the state level. Although the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission publishes its guidelines, this legislation raises awareness of the issue and will help prevent injuries by establishing New York standards.
Legislative history
New Bill
Fiscal implications
Minimal.
Effective date
This act shall take effect. on the one hundred eightieth day after it shall have become a law.
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