Requires soccer programs, lacrosse programs, ice hockey programs, and field hockey programs to provide informational packets about concussions to parents and…

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◆ The sponsor's argument

Why Liz Krueger says this is needed

As concussion safety research has made strides in the last several years, New York should take basic steps to keep up. The dangers of concussions, especially for children, are well documented. Concussions early in life frequently lead to a myriad of health problems down the line, most notably severe memory loss and depression. Those who suffer from multiple concussions often develop a disease known as Chronic Trau- matic Encephalitis (CTE), a degenerative brain disease that causes erratic and aggressive behavior, difficulties with eating, walking, speaking, and basic motor function. Even concussions that don't lead to CTE are incredibly dangerous. As the American Association of Neurologi- cal Surgeons points out, there is "there is no such thing as a minor concussion." CTE and other concussion related brain injuries are commonly found in football players, a fact that the legislature acknowledged when they passed a law requiring the disclosure of concussion safety information in youth football programs. While football is the worst offender in terms of youth concussions, recent research has shown soccer to be quite dangerous for brain health. A recent McGill University study, for exam- ple, found that 60% of college soccer players displayed concussion symp- toms within only the one season studied. Providing youth soccer, hockey, and lacrosse players with information necessary to protect their health is vital to allow young people and parents to make informed safety deci- sions.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.