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BILL · 2009–10 SESSION · LATEST VERSION EHB 1824

HB 1824: Concussion mgmt/youth sports

Requiring the adoption of policies for the management of concussion and head injury in youth sports.

Summary

  • Requires the development and dissemination of information and forms regarding the nature and risk of concussion and head injury, including risk associated with continuing to play.
  • Directs school districts to require a statement of compliance with policies for the management of head injury and concussion from youth sports programs using school facilities in order for the school district to remain immune for injuries occurring on school property.
  • Requires: (1) youth athletes and parents to sign concussion and head injury information forms on an annual basis; (2) removal from practice or play of any youth suspected of sustaining a concussion or head injury; and, (3) a written clearance from a licensed health care provider before the youth may return to play.
  • Provides that a licensed health care provider, from whom clearance to return to play is received, may be a volunteer and that volunteers are not liable for civil damages unless the volunteer's actions constitute gross negligence or willfull or wanton misconduct.

From the Engrossed House Bill Report (EHB 1824), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 475, Laws of 2009
  1. IntroducedJan 30, 2009
  2. Out of committeeFeb 17, 2009
  3. Passed HouseMar 4, 2009
  4. Passed SenateApr 2, 2009
  5. GovernorMay 14, 2009
  6. LawMay 14, 2009
Prime sponsor
Jay Rodne (R-5)
Introduced
January 30, 2009 in the House
Last action
May 14, 2009
Session law
Chapter 475, Laws of 2009
Companion bill
SB 5763
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to requiring the adoption of policies for the management of concussion and head injury in youth sports;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jay Rodne (R-5)

12 co-sponsors (8 Democrats, 4 Republicans)

Dave Quall D-40Glenn Anderson R-5Marko Liias D-21Maureen Walsh R-16Eric Pettigrew D-37Skip Priest R-30Geoff Simpson D-47Lynn Kessler D-24Christine Rolfes D-23Norm Johnson R-14Pat Sullivan D-47Dawn Morrell D-25

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 4, 2009
Version voted on: EHB 1824
94 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat60002
Republican34001
How each member voted

Yea (94)

Excused (3)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 2, 2009
Version voted on: EHB 1824
45 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28003
Republican17001
How each member voted

Excused (4)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 20, 2009
Version voted on: EHB 1824
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat62000
Republican36000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/26/2009. (EHB 1824)
  2. Chapter 475, 2009 Laws. (EHB 1824)
  3. Governor signed. (EHB 1824)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (EHB 1824)
  5. President signed. (EHB 1824)
  6. Speaker signed. (EHB 1824)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (EHB 1824)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (EHB 1824)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 45; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4. (EHB 1824)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (EHB 1824)
  11. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. (EHB 1824)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (EHB 1824)
  13. EDU - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (EHB 1824)
  14. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (EHB 1824)
  15. First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education. (EHB 1824)
  16. Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (EHB 1824)
  17. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (EHB 1824)
  18. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (EHB 1824)
  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (EHB 1824)
  20. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (EHB 1824)
  21. ED - Executive action taken by committee. (EHB 1824)
  22. ED - Majority; do pass. (EHB 1824)
  23. First reading, referred to Education. (EHB 1824)

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