Rhode Island law mandates soft-shell helmet covers for football players to reduce impact and concussions.

Rhode Island law requires students in interscholastic league football to wear soft-shell helmet covers that add a padded, soft-shell layer to traditional football helmets. These devices aim to reduce the impact of collisions and minimize concussions and other trauma. The Rhode Island interscholastic league will set rules for these devices, which will be provided by school districts. Parents, guardians, or students aged 18 and older can opt out of wearing these devices. The law takes effect on July 1, 2028.

Rhode Island law mandates soft-shell helmet covers for football players to reduce impact and concussions.

Rhode Island law requires students in interscholastic league football to wear soft-shell helmet covers that add a padded, soft-shell layer to traditional football helmets. These devices aim to reduce the impact of collisions and minimize concussions and other trauma. The Rhode Island interscholastic league will set rules for these devices, which will be provided by school districts. Parents, guardians, or students aged 18 and older can opt out of wearing these devices. The law takes effect on July 1, 2028.