2012 Senate Bill 1122 / Public Act 342

Establish athlete concussion “time out” criteria

Introduced in the Senate

May 9, 2012

Introduced by Sen. John Proos (R-21)

To require the Department of Community Health to develop educational materials educating athletes about the nature and risk of concussions, and establishing criteria for removing an athlete from participation due to a suspected concussion.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

May 22, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 30, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 31, 2012

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

May 31, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Sept. 13, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 19, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 104 to 1 (details)

To require the Department of Community Health to develop educational materials educating athletes about the nature and risk of concussions, and establishing criteria for removing an athlete from participation due to a suspected concussion.

Received in the Senate

Sept. 20, 2012

Sept. 27, 2012

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Oct. 23, 2012