Bill Status of HB1963  9th General Assembly


Short Description:  PROTECTING STUDENT ATHLETES

House Sponsors
Rep. Daniel J. Burke

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/8/2013HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act


Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Protecting Our Student Athletes Act. Provides that the Act applies to all schools and park districts within this State that operate or sponsor athletic programs or extracurricular activities. Requires the State Board of Education and park districts to develop and disseminate guidelines on policies to inform and educate coaches and athletes and their parents or guardians of the nature and risk of concussions, criteria for removal from and return to play, and the risks of not reporting the injury and continuing to play. Requires each school and park district to develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the guidelines, as well as the identification and handling of suspected concussions in athletes. Sets forth what the policies must require. Contains provisions concerning liability and records of compliance. Effective July 1, 2011.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/17/2011HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Daniel J. Burke
  2/17/2011HouseFirst Reading
  2/17/2011HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/23/2011HouseAssigned to Elementary & Secondary Education Committee
  3/1/2011HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Daniel J. Burke
  3/1/2011HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  3/7/2011HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Elementary & Secondary Education Committee
  3/17/2011HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40
  3/17/2011HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  2/27/2012HouseAssigned to Elementary & Secondary Education Committee
  2/28/2012HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Daniel J. Burke
  2/28/2012HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
  2/29/2012HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Elementary & Secondary Education Committee
  3/9/2012HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40
  3/9/2012HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  1/8/2013HouseSession Sine Die