Concussion bill for non-school sports in Wyoming

A Senate committee has endorsed proposed legislation that would require coaches and trainers of organized non-school youth sports and activities to get training about concussions and how to handle youths who suffer concussions. Senate File 50 advances to the Senate floor after winning the 5-0 vote from the Senate Labor, health and Social Services Committee on Monday. The bill is sponsored by Republican Sen. Leslie Nutting, of Laramie. The 2011 Legislature approved legislation that requires public school districts to establish policies on how to handle junior high and high school athletes who suffer concussions. Nutting says last year's legislation only dealt with school athletes. Her proposal deals with youths in activities sponsored by organizations outside the schools. Medical care representatives say they are seeing more concussions among younger athletes.