H7115Introduced in the House
Mandates the use of a soft-shell helmet cover device that adds a padded, soft-shell layer to the outside of a traditional football helmet, for students participating in Rhode Island interscholastic league football
Introduced by Joseph McNamara, District 19
What does this bill do?
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Official description
EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS - Mandates the use of a soft-shell helmet cover device that adds a padded, soft-shell layer to the outside of a traditional football helmet, for students participating in Rhode Island interscholastic league football
Where it stands
Referred to Senate Education
June 9, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: Passage · May 28, 2026
63
Yes
0
No
12
Absent or Not Voting
75 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Edith Ajello | 1 | Yes |
| Christopher Blazejewski | 2 | Yes |
| Nathan Biah | 3 | Not Voting |
| Rebecca Kislak | 4 | Yes |
| Anthony DeSimone | 5 | Yes |
| Raymond Hull | 6 | Yes |
| David Morales | 7 | Not Voting |
| John Lombardi | 8 | Yes |
| Enrique Sanchez | 9 | Yes |
| Scott Slater | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to House Education
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Scheduled for consideration (05/19/2026)
Committee recommends passage
Placed on House Calendar (05/28/2026)
House read and passed
Referred to Senate Education
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