Washington, Oklahoma, Connecticut, New Mexico, Virginia, and Oregon already have laws on the books.
The laws are meant to protect children from being put back into games after they have had a concussion.
Roger Goodell sent a letter to 44 state governors asking them to pass the law protecting children.
Dr. Richard Ellenbogen, part of the NFL’s new Head, Neck, and Spine Committee, is holding a forum on the issue in New York Monday and will use Goodell’s letter as part of his speech.
The law has three essential elements:
-Children/Parents/Coaches must be educated about concussions every years.
-If a player suffers a concussion they must be removed from the game or practice and not allowed to return.
-A medical professional must clear the player before then can return.