Today the Michigan Senate passed (36-0) SB1122.

Senator John Proos (21st district) introduced the senate bill.

This bill would make provisions for concussion education and make athletes who suffered a concussion required to be cleared by a healthcare professional before returning to activity. There are 35 other states with similar laws in place.

The bill now moves over to the House for voting. Note: There is similar legislation already pending in the HR. Senator John Poos (21st District) introduced the senate bill with supporting testimony from the MHSAA, NFL, BIAMI and the Detroit Lions.

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