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MD HB1106

MD HB1106
Youth Sports Programs - Restrictions, Registration, Personnel, and Policy Information - Requirements


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Introduced
02/08/2019
In Committee
02/08/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2019

Introduced Session

2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Limiting an annual football season to the months of August through December; prohibiting a youth sports program from offering, approving, or sponsoring football or certain physical activities related to football during the months of January through July; requiring a certain youth athlete to use certain equipment when participating in certain sports; limiting the number of certain types of practices for football for certain youth athletes; limiting the types of contact certain youth athletes may engage in for a certain sport; etc.

AI Summary

This bill aims to enhance safety and reduce risks in youth sports programs in Maryland. Key provisions include: 1. Limiting the football season to August through December, and prohibiting football and related activities during January through July. 2. Requiring youth athletes to use proper protective equipment, such as headgear and mouthguards, when participating in certain sports. 3. Limiting the duration and frequency of full-contact practices for youth football players. 4. Restricting certain activities, like aerial stunting and tossing, for younger cheerleaders. 5. Prohibiting checking in youth hockey and lacrosse. 6. Mandating youth sports programs to maintain a registry of personnel, including background checks and training requirements. 7. Requiring youth sports programs to provide information to parents on sports-related injuries, heat illness, and removal and return to play policies. This bill aims to improve safety and mitigate risks for youth athletes participating in a variety of sports programs in Maryland.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. (on 02/12/2019)

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