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RI S2213
Bill
Status
1/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Matthew LaMountain
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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, 2026
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School districts must furnish the devices to all participating students, and the devices remain school district property
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Parents, guardians, responsible adults, or students 18 or older may opt out of wearing the devices 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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General Assembly may appropriate funds to schools and districts to help purchase the devices; applies to public schools and any other schools participating in interscholastic league football
Legislative Description
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.
Education
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
3/11/2026