AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS
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What it does
Official summary
Mandates the use of a soft-shell helmet cover 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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More on this bill
Where it stands
Introduced
2Passed Senate
3Passed House
4To Governor
5Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
2026
Mar 1103/11/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyLatest
Mar 603/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/11/2026)
Jan 2301/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate EducationIntroduced