Legislation and Policy
The Washington Traumatic Brain Injury Strategic Partnership Advisory Council and TBI Fund were established by the State legislature in 2007. RCW 74.31 known as the Tommy Manning Act explains how the TBI Fund and TBI Council operate here in Washington state. Learn more about the TBI Council.
The Zackery Lystedt Law (House Bill 1824) was passed in the 2009 Legislative session. This is said to be the country's most rigorous law protecting young athletes from severe brain injuries. The law requires that when an athlete has suffered an apparent brain injury - whether in a game or practice - he or she cannot return to play without the approval of a licensed medical professional, which includes certified athletic trainers. Learn more about the bill.