
To repeal the provision allowing for students to transfer from one school to another without losing eligibility.
Filed by Marty Gearheart(R · District HD-037)Official link pending verification · co-sponsored by 5 legislators
The purpose of this bill is to repeal the section of code allowing for the athletic eligibility of transfer students.
Every stage. Every date.
- Completed legislative actionMarch 13, 2026 · Senate
- To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate JournalMarch 14, 2026 · Senate
- Approved by Governor 3/31/2026 - House JournalMarch 14, 2026 · House
- Approved by Governor 3/31/2026 - Senate JournalMarch 14, 2026 · Senate
- To Governor 3/18/2026March 18, 2026 · House
- Approved by Governor 3/31/2026March 31, 2026 · House
How the chambers voted.
- March 13, 2026 · S · Passed Senate (Roll No. 536) · 20-14
- March 3, 2026 · H · Passed House (Roll No. 257) · 78-19
- March 3, 2026 · H · Effective July 1, 2027 Rejected (Roll No. 258) · 37-59
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- West Virginia Legislature — HB4425 official page (opens in a new tab)
- LegiScan bill record (opens in a new tab)

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