Gavin Newsom says ‘outright ban is not the answer’, ending advocates’ hopes for law banning tackle football for under-12s
California’s governor said he will not sign a proposed ban on tackle football for children under 12, ending advocates’ short-lived hopes of having the bill become law this year.
“I will not sign legislation that bans youth tackle football,” Newsom said in a statement late on Tuesday. “I am deeply concerned about the health and safety of our young athletes, but an outright ban is not the answer.”
Continue reading…Gavin Newsom says ‘outright ban is not the answer’, ending advocates’ hopes for law banning tackle football for under-12sCalifornia’s governor said he will not sign a proposed ban on tackle football for children under 12, ending advocates’ short-lived hopes of having the bill become law this year.“I will not sign legislation that bans youth tackle football,” Newsom said in a statement late on Tuesday. “I am deeply concerned about the health and safety of our young athletes, but an outright ban is not the answer.” Continue reading…