Mental Health Training in Concussion Education
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning information about youth athlete mental health training, and, in connection therewith, requiring mental health training for youth sports coaches and requiring the coaches to notify parents of possible mental health risks associated with concussions.
Bill Summary:
The bill requires a coach of an organized youth athletic activity to take an annual mental health education course and inform parents or guardians of a youth athlete who sustains a concussion of possible changes in mental health as a result of a concussion.
The bill requires the concussion recognition education course for youth athletic coaches in middle, junior, and high schools to include information on the relationship between concussions and mental health.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Committees
Senate
Health & Human Services
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 02/02/2026 | Initial Fiscal Note |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 26-060, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. | The motion passed on a vote of 9-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/12/2026 | L.001 | SEN Health & Human Services | Passed [*] |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 03/12/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 01/28/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services |