BILL · 2019–20 SESSION
SB 5238: Concussions in youth sports
Concerning concussions in youth sports.
Summary
- Requires the University of Washington (UW) and Harborview Medical Center to collect and synthesize research, data, and best practices on concussion recognition, education, and protocols.
- Directs UW to develop a website to host this information and to coordinate with the Washington Interscholastic Athletics Association to promote the site.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 16, 2019
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Senator (D-36)
- Introduced
- January 16, 2019 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 13, 2020
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to concussions and head injuries in all participants of youth sports;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Senator (D-36)
5 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- Referred to Ways & Means.
- Minority; without recommendation.
- And refer to Ways & Means.
- EDU - Majority; do pass.
- First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.
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