PA HB1462

Visiting teams at interscholastic athletic competitions gain equal rights to home teams for radio broadcasting, video streaming, and telegraphic play-by-play coverage, overriding any Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association policies

Visiting teams qualify for broadcast rights if they have a valid media agreement with their school board or operate a curricular broadcasting program for secondary students

Applies only to athletic competitions in counties classified second through eighth class, excluding first class counties (Philadelphia)

Covers public schools (districts, charter schools, cyber charters) and nonpublic schools that are PIAA members and serve grades 7-12

Takes effect immediately, with provisions applying to competitions beginning in the 2025-2026 school year