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ID H0577

ID H0577
Amends existing law to provide that certain chiropractic physicians are qualified health professionals for purposes of returning athletes to play after suspected concussions or head injuries.


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Introduced
03/02/2020
In Committee
03/10/2020
Crossed Over
03/09/2020
Passed
Dead
03/20/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

YOUTH ATHLETES -- Amends existing law to provide that certain chiropractic physicians are qualified health professionals for purposes of returning athletes to play after suspected concussions or head injuries.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to provide that certain chiropractic physicians, in addition to physicians, physician assistants, and advanced practice nurses, are qualified health professionals for the purpose of returning youth athletes to play after a suspected concussion or head injury. The bill requires that these chiropractic physicians have completed a state board-approved concussion management education program covering comprehensive evaluation, ongoing patient assessment, recognition of atypical responses, implementation of appropriate care, return-to-play determination, and referral to other providers as needed.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Justice

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Health and Welfare Committee (House)

Last Action

Introduced, read first time; referred to: Health & Welfare (on 03/10/2020)

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