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 act requires coaches of youth athletic activities to complete a biennial mental health education course. The required mental health education course must address a coach's impact on the mental health of a youth athlete, a wellness framework for youth athletes, mental health disorders, trauma, substance abuse, and suicide prevention. The act requires a coach of a youth athlete, or other designated personnel, to advise the parent or guardian of the youth athlete to seek a medical evaluation from a licensed health-care provider for appropriate medical and behavioral health guidance if the youth athlete is removed from play for a suspected concussion.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Prime Sponsors
Senator
Rod Pelton
Senator
Lindsey Daugherty
Representative
Ty Winter
Representative
Eliza Hamrick
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Related Documents & Information
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.005 (Attachment A). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 26-060, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 11-2. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment C). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| 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 | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/23/2026 | House Amendments | REPASS |
33
AYE
1
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 04/23/2026 | House Amendments | CONCUR |
34
AYE
0
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 03/18/2026 | Third Reading | BILL |
32
AYE
2
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/21/2026 | Third Reading | BILL |
51
AYE
12
NO
2
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 03/18/2026 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 04/27/2026 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 04/27/2026 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 03/17/2026 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/27/2026 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 04/23/2026 | Senate | Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass |
| 04/21/2026 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/20/2026 | House | House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 04/17/2026 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 04/15/2026 | House | House Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 03/19/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services |
| 03/18/2026 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/17/2026 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 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 |
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