House Bill No. 3811, titled the Coach Safely Act, aims to enhance youth injury mitigation and training for coaches and athletics personnel involved in high-risk youth sports activities. The bill introduces Chapter 2053 to the Occupations Code, which defines key terms such as "association," "athletics personnel," "coach," and "high-risk youth athletics activities." It mandates that youth athletics associations require their coaches and personnel to complete a youth injury mitigation and information course, which must be approved by the Department of State Health Services. This course will cover essential topics such as emergency preparedness, concussions, heat-related injuries, and heart defects.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that associations must maintain records of course completion for their coaches and personnel. It also provides immunity from civil liability for coaches and athletics personnel who complete the required course and adhere to safety techniques outlined in the training. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, and the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission is tasked with adopting necessary rules for its implementation.

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