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RI H7115
Bill
Status
1/15/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joseph McNamara
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AI Summary
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Requires all Rhode Island interscholastic league football players to wear impact-reducing soft-shell helmet covers over traditional helmets during games and practices, effective August 1, 2028
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School districts must furnish the devices to all participating students, and the equipment remains school district property
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Parents, guardians, or students 18 years or older may opt out of the requirement for practices, games, or both
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Rhode Island Interscholastic League must establish rules, regulations, and standards for device selection and use
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Applies to all public school districts and any other schools participating in interscholastic league football
Legislative Description
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
Education
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
3/10/2026