California Lawmakers Mull Bill Allowing Youth Football Players to Wear Helmet Safety Add-Ons

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The California State Assembly is tackling youth football safety head-on. Assembly member Avelino Valencia introduced Assembly Bill 708 to stop youth football leagues in California from prohibiting padded helmet add-ons. 

According to CalMatters, youth football leagues in the state currently forbid the use of helmet add-ons, like Guardian Cap or SAFR. The leagues and helmet manufacturers claim the add-ons negate any helmet safety certifications, “unless the add-on has been tested and separately certified.”

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