HB50 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Juandalynn GivanRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Sports, youth athletes with concussions or head injuries, participation in practice or athletic games prohibited for certain number of days, Sec. 22-11E-2 am'd.; Act 2011-541, 2011 Reg. Sess. am'd.

Summary

HB50 requires youth athletes who are removed from practice or a game for a concussion to sit out for seven days and then obtain medical clearance before returning to play, while maintaining concussion education requirements for athletes, parents, and coaches.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the bill adds a mandatory seven-day hold after removal for a concussion before returning to practice or competition. After the seven days, the athlete must be evaluated by a licensed physician and receive written clearance to return to play. It also reinforces ongoing concussion education requirements, including annual information sheets for athletes and parents and mandatory coach training on recognizing symptoms and seeking proper medical treatment, with training timelines set by sports organizations.

Who It Affects

• Youth athletes who are removed from practice or an athletic game due to a concussion or suspected concussion would be withheld from further participation for seven days from the removal date and must be evaluated by a licensed physician with written clearance to return.
• Coaches, sports/recreational organizations, and parents/guardians would have updated responsibilities to deliver and receive concussion education and training, and to ensure information sheets and training are completed as specified.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 22-11E-2 to require seven days of withdrawal from practice or participation after concussion-related removal.
• After seven days, the athlete must be evaluated by a licensed physician and obtain written clearance to return to play.
• Maintains annual concussion and head injury information sheets signed by the athlete and parent/guardian before practice or competition.
• Requires coaches to receive annual training on recognizing concussion symptoms and proper medical treatment, with training provided before practice begins where practicable.
• Requires sports or recreational organizations to establish by rule the training requirements and use designated resources to deliver training as practicable.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Athletics