California AB708 mandates youth tackle football organizations to allow the use of safety equipment, including soft-shell add-ons on football helmets.
California AB708, known as the California Youth Football Act, ensures that youth tackle football organizations allow participants to use safety equipment, including soft-shell add-ons on football helmets. The bill also stipulates that a manufacturer's warranty or safety certification for a football helmet will not be voided due to the use of a soft-shell add-on, unless the add-on substantially damages the helmet. This provision aims to protect youth players' safety while preserving the integrity of manufacturer warranties and certifications.
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