Rhode Island · Senate Bill 2213 · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS

SB 2213 Sponsored by Matthew L. LaMountain In committee

  1. Introduced Jan 23, 2026
  2. In committee Jan 23, 2026
  3. Passed the Senate Next
  4. Passed the House  
  5. To the governor  
  6. Became law  

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Mandates the use of a soft-shell helmet cover that adds a padded, soft-shell layer to the outside of a traditional football helmet, for students participating in Rhode Island interscholastic league football.

Every action

3 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

  1. CommitteeIntroduced, referred to Senate Education · Senate Education
  2. CommitteeScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/11/2026) · Senate Education
  3. CommitteeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · Senate Education

Roll calls

No recorded votes on this bill yet.

Sponsors

The member who introduced it.

From Rhode Island's official records (status.rilegislature.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.