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A Democrat-backed bill in California prohibiting contact football for children under the age of 12 years old, but opponents warn it will discourage them from participating in team sports and bonding
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January 10, 2024
On Wednesday, a California bill prohibiting contact football for youth under the age of 12 passed the State Assembly's Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism, not without shaming criticism from opponents. The bill, which was co-authored by Sacramento Senator Kevin McCarty, was introduced last year. McCarty argued that the bill would shield kids from traumatic head injury and other sports like flag football posed a safer alternative. Those opposing the bill argued that it deprived parents of their rights and took away a sense of community that kept children, especially in underserved areas, off the streets.'