HB2042

Further providing for definitions and for the prevention of concussions and traumatic brain injuries.

Chamber Passed·4/27/26

Pennsylvania HB2042 mandates concussion management training for coaches and outlines protocols for student athletes.

HB2042 requires coaches to complete concussion management certification training annually and prohibits them from coaching until they do. It mandates that students or pre-adult participants showing concussion symptoms be removed from play and not returned until cleared by a medical professional. Schools and sponsoring organizations must distribute return-to-learn information and require parents to acknowledge receipt of concussion information. The Departments of Health and Education must develop educational materials on concussion risks and management.

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  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 37–0 · Apr 27
Current
Education Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

121 Yea

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79 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 3

8:30 AM

Health (h) Hearing

Jan 27

10:00 AM

Health (h) Hearing

History

May 1

Senate

Referred to Education

Apr 27

House

Re-reported as committed

Apr 27

House

Third consideration and final passage (121-79)