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The Failed Under 12 Youth Football Tackle Ban: The Democrats Evade A Huge Issue

January 18, 2024 5:29 pmJanuary 18, 2024 6:30 pm

In just over a week, Assembly Bill 734, authored by Assemblyman Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento), went through one of the craziest short falls and rises in recent legislative history in Sacramento. Built on the premise of safety, AB 734 would have...

Gov. Newsom Announces Refusal To Sign Bill to Ban Tackle Football For Under 12 Youth

January 17, 2024 2:30 amJanuary 17, 2024 2:31 am

Governor Gavin Newsom vowed on Tuesday to not sign into law a recent bill brought into the legislature that would ban tackle football for children under the age of 12 in the state, ending the progression of the bill less...

Bill to Ban Tackle Football For Under 12 Youth Heard in Assembly

January 10, 2024 11:54 amJanuary 10, 2024 11:54 am

A bill to ban tackle football for children under the age of 12 in California was finally brought up before the Assembly Arts, Entertainment, Sports and Tourism Committee on Wednesday after almost a year of not advancing through the legislature....