WVU in the News: Guardian Caps Bill

Javier Cárdenas, M.D., the director of the Concussion & Brain Injury Center at WVU’s Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, commented in support of a bill, Senate Bill 585, that would mandate West Virginia student-athletes wear an impact-reducing soft-shell helmet cover during football practice beginning, on July 1, 2026. Dr. Cárdenas comment was featured in the following articles below (subscription or login may be required): 

WSAZ — WSAZ investigates student athlete safety https://www.wsaz.com/2025/03/08/wsaz-investigates-student-athlete-safety/

Metro News — Bill requiring Guardian Caps for youth football passes through Senate Judiciary Committee in wake of recent tragedy https://wvmetronews.com/2025/03/05/bill-requiring-guardian-caps-for-youth-football-passes-through-senate-judiciary-committee-in-wake-of-recent-tragedy/

The Parkersburg News and Sententinel — West Virginia Senate Judiciary Committee recommends Craddock helmet bill https://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/local-news/2025/03/west-virginia-senate-judiciary-committee-recommends-craddock-helmet-bill/