Legislation

New Ohio Concussion Legislation: HB 143

• Purpose: protect youth athletes at risk for concussion
• Requires all youth coaches and referees to complete concussion-related education program
• Mandatory education for parents and student athletes (scholastic based sports)
• Requires coach or official to remove any athlete suspected of sustaining a concussion from play
• Prohibits any athlete from returning to play on the same day after being removed with suspected concussion
• Requires clearance by a physician or licensed healthcare provider prior to RTP
• Goes into effect April 26th, 2013