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S7624Senate2015-2016 SessionSame asA5739

Requires information on concussions and sub-concussive blows to be provided to all parents of children playing tackle football

Sponsor George LatimerSD-37Affects Health
Status
In Senate Committee
Health
Impact
Pending
Passage
Pending

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In committee · Health

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Primary sponsor
George Latimer

Senator · Senate District 37

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History

  1. Referred to health

Companion bill

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A5739Assembly

Requires information on concussions and sub-concussive blows to be provided to all parents of children playing tackle football

In Assembly Committee · Health · Sponsor Michael Benedetto

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Sponsor's memo

Title of bill

An act to amend the public health law, in relation to requiring information on concussions to be provided to all parents of children playing tackle football

Purpose

Provides parents or guardians of children participating in tackle football programs informational packets regarding concussions and sub concussive blows, and the injuries that may result from receiving such blows.

Summary of provisions

Section 1 amends Article 25 of the public health law by adding a new Title VII entitled YOUTH SPORTS, Section 2595, tackle football programs shall provide informational packets regarding concussions and sub-concussive blows, and the injuries that may occur as a result of such blows.

Section 2 defines "tackle football programs."

Existing law

None

Justification

The informational packets will be useful in informing player's parents or guardians of potential risks associated with concussions and sub-concussive blows, as well as provide information on the risks that may occur while participating in tackle football programs.

Legislative history

None

Fiscal implications

None

Local fiscal implications

None

Effective date

To take effect immediately

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