California governor vows to block proposed ban on tackle football for kids

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."