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 a youth athletic activity to take an annual a biennial 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 regarding a coach's impact on the mental health of youth athletes, a wellness framework for youth athletes, stress, anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, substance abuse, and suicide prevention.
The bill requires that a coach of a youth athletic activity, or other designated personnel, inform parents or guardians of a youth athlete who has sustained a possible concussion to seek an evaluation from a licensed health-care provider for appropriate medical guidance regarding potential physical, cognitive, or psychological symptoms associated with a concussion.
The bill requires the concussion recognition education course for coaches of youth athletic coaches in middle, junior, and high schools activities to include information on regarding the relationship between concussions and mental health.
(Note: Italicized words indicate new material added to the original summary; dashes through words indicate deletions from the original summary.)
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
Prime Sponsors
Senator
Rod Pelton
Senator
Lindsey Daugherty
Representative
Ty Winter
Representative
Eliza Hamrick
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Upcoming Schedule
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 03/13/2026 | PA1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/18/2026 | Third Reading | BILL |
32
AYE
2
NO
1
OTHER
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Vote record |
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/12/2026 | L.001 | SEN Health & Human Services | Passed [*] |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 03/18/2026 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 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 - 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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