LIABILITY: Provides relative to youth athletics. (gov sig)
What changed between versions
Added a mandatory requirement for volunteer coaches and officials to complete a state-approved 'youth injury mitigation course' to maintain liability protection.
Established a new process requiring the Department of Health to approve courses and publish a list of approved providers on its website.
Created a new definition for 'youth injury mitigation course' and specified five required training topics including emergency preparedness, concussions, heat injuries, musculoskeletal issues, and heart defects.
Modified the waiver criteria for the training requirement to allow leagues to exempt individuals who can provide documented evidence of proficiency in first aid and safety.
Clarified that the Department of Health is not required to spend funds to develop these courses but may accept donated online courses if approved.
Set a timeline requiring the Department of Health to publish the list of approved courses within 180 days of the act's effective date.