New York bill S05295 prohibits children aged twelve and younger from playing tackle football.

New York bill S05295, known as the "John Mackey youth football protection act," amends the public health law to prohibit children aged twelve and younger from playing, practicing, or engaging in organized tackle football. The bill defines "organized tackle football" as any practice, game, or activity involving tackling, organized by a school or league for children. It also defines "tackle" as physically impeding a player's forward movement or forcing them to touch the ground with any part of their body except their hands or feet.

New York bill S05295 prohibits children aged twelve and younger from playing tackle football.

New York bill S05295, known as the "John Mackey youth football protection act," amends the public health law to prohibit children aged twelve and younger from playing, practicing, or engaging in organized tackle football. The bill defines "organized tackle football" as any practice, game, or activity involving tackling, organized by a school or league for children. It also defines "tackle" as physically impeding a player's forward movement or forcing them to touch the ground with any part of their body except their hands or feet.