Concussion safety bill passes in Erie County

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- Erie County legislators signed-off 10-1 Thursday on new requirements for youth contact sport coaches.
The new concussion safety law, co-sponsored by Legislator Patrick Burke (D-District 7) and Legislator Joseph Lorigo (R-District 10) requires coaches, parent supervisors, and officials to complete concussion safety and awareness courses through the state, or face a $100 fine from the county.
“This will be good. Because it will increase awareness,” said Dr. M