N.Y. Boxing, Sparring and Wrestling Ch. 912/20 § 32: Safety headgear

* § 32. Safety headgear. The commission shall undertake a study of

various types of safety headgear that may be used by boxers during the

course of a contest or bout. The commission shall develop, or shall

contract to develop, a safety headgear prototype during the course, and

in furtherance, of the study to be conducted hereunder. Such study shall

include the safety and effectiveness that the wearing of various types

of headgear may demonstrate, including the ramifications that the

wearing of headgear may have on the sport of boxing and the

psychological effect it may have on the boxers. The commission shall

make a written report of its findings from such study, including any

appropriate recommendations, to the governor and the legislature no

later than one year from the date this section takes effect.

* NB Repealed September 1, 2016