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BILL · 2009–10 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5763

SB 5763: 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 during the delivery of services of the youth program on school property.
  • Requires: (1) youth athletes and parents to sign and return concussion and head injury information forms on an annual basis before participating in interscholastic activity; (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 volunteer licensed health care provider who authorizes return to play is not liable for civil damages unless the volunteer's actions constitute gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESSB 5763), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 30, 2009
  2. Out of committeeFeb 17, 2009
  3. Passed SenateMar 9, 2009
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Curtis King (R-14)
Introduced
January 30, 2009 in the Senate
Last action
March 15, 2010
Companion bill
EHB 1824
Versions
SB 5763, ESSB 5763

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

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Curtis King (R-14)

11 co-sponsors (9 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Rosemary McAuliffe D-1Dale Brandland R-42Mary Margaret Haugen D-10Jim Kastama D-25Claudia Kauffman D-47Eric Oemig D-45Janéa Holmquist Newbry R-13Jean Berkey D-38Tracey Eide D-30Paull Shin D-21Rodney Tom D-48

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 9, 2009
Version voted on: ESSB 5763
47 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat30001
Republican17100
How each member voted

Yea (47)

Nay (1)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESSB 5763)
  2. Senate Rules "X" file. (ESSB 5763)
  3. Made eligible to be placed on third reading. (ESSB 5763)
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESSB 5763)
  5. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (ESSB 5763)
  6. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 5763)
  7. ED - Majority; do pass. (ESSB 5763)
  8. ED - Executive action taken by committee. (ESSB 5763)
  9. First reading, referred to Education. (ESSB 5763)
  10. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESSB 5763)
  11. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5763)
  12. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 5763)
  13. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 5763)
  14. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  15. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5763)
  16. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  17. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (ESSB 5763)
  18. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  19. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 5763)
  20. EDU - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 5763)
  21. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 5763)
  22. Minority; without recommendation.
  23. EDU - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  24. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  25. First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.

SB 5763 in other sessions

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