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politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Newsom's Veto Ends Proposed Ban on Youth Tackle Football in California"

California lawmakers shelved a proposal to ban youth tackle football after Governor Gavin Newsom vowed to veto the bill, prompting the bill's author, Assemblymember Kevin McCarty, to halt its advancement. The decision sparked debate over Democratic overreach and disappointment among lawmakers who were ready to take on the controversial proposal. Despite the win for parental rights activists, Republicans criticized Newsom's role in the bill's demise, while some lawmakers expressed hope for future collaboration to protect young athletes from head injuries.

via POLITICO|

#california #gavin-newsom #kevin-mccarty

sports2 years ago•4 min saved

"California Governor Newsom to Veto Youth Tackle Football Ban Bill"

California Governor Gavin Newsom has stated that he would veto a proposed bill to ban youth tackle football in the state, expressing concerns about the health and safety of young athletes but emphasizing the importance of parental freedom in deciding which sports are appropriate for their children. The bill, introduced by Assemblyman Kevin McCarty, aims to prohibit children 5 or younger from playing tackle football beginning in 2025, with the ban age increasing in subsequent years. While studies on the effects of tackle football on young players' brains are mixed, opponents argue that it is premature to implement such a ban, citing the need to study the effectiveness of existing safety standards. Proponents of the bill, however, argue that there is no safe way for young children to play tackle football and advocate for alternative sports like flag football.

via Los Angeles Times|

#california #gavin-newsom #legislation

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"California Governor Newsom to Veto Youth Tackle Football Ban Bill"

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has stated that he will not sign a proposed ban on youth tackle football for children under 12, expressing concerns about the health and safety of young athletes but emphasizing that an outright ban is not the solution. The proposed ban, which aimed to phase in gradually through 2029, faced opposition from parents, coaches, and kids, prompting Newsom to pledge to work with lawmakers to strengthen safety in youth football while ensuring parents have the freedom to decide which sports are most appropriate for their children.

via ESPN|

#california #concussion #flag-football