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Anti-concussion bill heads to Bullock's office

GREAT FALLS (AP) — A bill that would require student-athletes to be removed from play after they show signs of having a concussion is headed to Gov. Steve Bullock's desk.

The Senate passed Senate Bill 112 on Thursday. It is named for Dylan Steigers, a former Missoula Sentinel star who died after suffering a concussion at an Eastern Oregon football practice.

Democratic Sen. Anders Blewett, the bill's sponsor, tells the Great Falls Tribune he expects Bullock to sign the measure into law.

"It was great to see the legislation pass and see Montana become the 45th state to enact legislation (li...

 

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