Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS
What it does
Mandates the use of a soft-shell helmet cover device that adds a padded, soft-shell layer to the outside of a traditional football helmet, for students participating in Rhode Island interscholastic league football
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 906/09/2026 Referred to Senate EducationLatest
- May 2805/28/2026 House read and passedPassed House
- Vote recorded PASSAGE. Result: pass.Lower
- May 2205/22/2026 Placed on House Calendar (05/28/2026)Minor
- May 1905/19/2026 Committee recommends passageMinor
- May 1505/15/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/19/2026)
- Mar 1003/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyMinor
- Mar 603/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)
- Jan 1501/15/2026 Introduced, referred to House EducationIntroduced