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Central Oregonian
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PRINEVILLE, OREGON, FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2013
VOL. CXXXI — NO. 43
Bill may force concussion safety education
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SB 721 would require
youth sports coaches and
officials to detect and
respond to concussions,
which could make them
legally liable to civil suits
Jason Chaney
Central Oregonian
As more and more reports of
health complications due to head
injuries surface, people have
ratcheted up efforts to protect ath-
letes who suffer concussions.
The Oregon Senate is trying to
further that effort and recently
passed a bill with overwhelming
support that would require youth
sports leagues to recognize and
respond to possible concussions.
However, some worry that the
law could leave youth sports
coaches and other officials open to
potentially expensive lawsuits, and
deter them from continuing the
sport.
Oregon Senator Doug Whitsett
(R-Dist. 28) was one of just two
lawmakers who opposed the bill
amid civil liability concerns.
“I think that concussions are a
real concern,” he said. “My
concern, the way that bill is
written, is there are no violations
or any criminal act (citations) for
not following the rules of the new
law. The civil liability to me would
just be wide open . . . The bill is
School
district
budget
season
begins
See
SB 721
, page A8
LON AUSTIN/CENTRAL OREGONIAN
If Senate Bill 721 passes, youth sports organizations such as
Bend Parks and Recreation youth football, would be required
to detect and respond to concussions.
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