New Jersey children under the age of 12 would be banned from playing tackle football if a new proposal in the state Legislature becomes law.
Veteran state Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle has introduced a bill that would prohibit children from participating in organized tackle football amid a growing concern about the sport's safety.
The measure (A3760) would also block school districts from allowing students under 12 from playing tackle football during interscholastic athletics, intramural athletics, physical education programs, or any athletic activity.
It would not keep kids from playing flag or touch football.