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Suffolk OKs bill on youth sports injuries

Suffolk County lawmakers unanimously approved a bill Tuesday that would require youth sports leagues that receive funding from the county to develop written policies for handling concussions and head injuries.

Sponsored by Legis. Brian Beedenbender (D-Centereach), the bill would cover 50 to 70 leagues with more than 20,000 children.

"Regular people who are doing the coaching, they can...

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