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TN SB1259
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49 and Title 68, relative to athletics.
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Introduced
02/11/2021
02/11/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
04/19/2021
04/19/2021
Passed
04/20/2021
04/20/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/05/2021
05/05/2021
Introduced Session
112th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, enacts the "Safe Stars Act" to establish and revise various safety and health requirements for school youth athletic activities and community-based youth athletic activities. - Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 68.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Safe Stars Act", establishes and revises various safety and health requirements for school youth athletic activities and community-based youth athletic activities in Tennessee. Key provisions include requiring coaches to complete concussion, sudden cardiac arrest, and CPR/AED training, implementing emergency action plans and severe weather policies, developing a code of conduct for coaches, and encouraging private schools and community-based youth athletic activities to follow these safety standards. The bill also requires informational meetings or online resources to educate students, parents, and coaches on sudden cardiac arrest, heat illness, concussions, and other health and safety issues related to sports participation, including the option to request electrocardiogram (EKG) testing.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Effective date(s) 07/01/2021 (on 05/05/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1259&ga=112 |
| State Bill Page | http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1259&ga=112 |
| SA0243 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Amend/SA0243.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0243 (5823) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Fiscal/FM0654.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB1259 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Fiscal/SB1259.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Bill/SB1259.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Bill/SB1259.pdf |
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