2025 Regular SessionRhode Island Legislature

S0236: 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.

Legislative Summary

EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS - 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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Bill History

2/13/2025
Introduced, referred to Senate Education
Senate
2/21/2025
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
Senate
2/24/2025
Meeting postponed (02/26/2025)
Senate
4/4/2025
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2025)
Senate
4/9/2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Senate

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(2/13/2025)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Education(Senate)

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text2/13/202572.6 KB