Youth sports concussions bill has detractors
“We’re not going to bring up this bill,” said State Rep. Sam Mims, R-McComb, chairman of the Public Health and Human Services committee where its fate now lies.
“I am uncomfortable with the language in this piece of legislation.”
Senate Bill 2271 is a new version of a measure once known as the Wesley Ward Youth Concussion Act of 2012. Named for a former Central Hinds Academy athlete who suffered a concussion during football practice, the similar House bill failed.
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State Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville, said the bill means well but needs work.
“First of all, a guy goes out for football, he understands this is an inherent risk. Also, it puts a lot of the burden on the coach, and it may be too heavy a burden.”
Clarion Ledger
3/31/12
Magnolia Tribune
