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AB 708: California Youth Football Act: safety equipment.
What AB 708 does, verified August 25, 2026
The bill requires youth tackle football leagues, sports organizations, and coaches to allow participants to use safety equipment, including soft-shelled add-ons on football helmets. This measure aims to enhance player safety by providing an additional layer of protection against head injuries. The law would also enable courts to grant injunctive relief in cases where the required safety equipment is not used, and the court-ordered costs and fees would be awarded to the prevailing party.
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Last action: In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. (2026-08-24)Alert me
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| Aug. 24, 2026 | In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. |
| Aug. 24, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.). |
| Aug. 17, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | Read second time and amended. Ordered returned to second reading. |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (August 13). |