Assembly BillPassed both housesHealth and Safety
AB 708: California Youth Football Act: safety equipment.
What AB 708 does, verified September 4, 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: Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m. (2026-09-03)Alert me
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| Sep. 03, 2026 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m. |
| Aug. 26, 2026 | Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 79. Noes 0.). |
| 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. |