Assembly Bill 708, introduced by Assemblymember Avelino Valencia, aims to make Guardian Caps mandatory for youth tackle football players, enhancing safety during the critical growth years. This measure arose from a request by a constituency in Orange County facing restrictions on using the add-ons at a local Pop Warner conference. Supporters include various medical and youth football organizations, highlighting an ongoing debate on football head injuries and previous efforts to restrict youth tackle football altogether due to long-term head injury risks like CTE.
“As a former player, I know the excitement and risks of the game, especially during the critical developmental years of childhood. It is our responsibility to ensure that parents have access to the best safety equipment available.”
“If we want to combat head injuries in youth football, providing access to safety equipment like the Guardian Cap is a step in the right direction.”
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