Cody Hamblin was a quarterback at Miamisburg High School and suffered a series of concussions throughout his football career. He died in May 2016 in a drowning in which family members have said CTE was a factor.
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State Rep. Niraj Antani, R-Miamsiburg, sponsored the provision.
CTE is a brain disease caused by repeated head injuries that may include concussions. It’s more commonly diagnosed in heavy contact sports such as boxing and football.
The controversy around CTE has led to concussion protocols in football and to lawsuits, including those filed by former National Football League players and a local one this year by Hamblin’s father.
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