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WV HB4425

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

3/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Marty Gearheart

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals West Virginia Code §18-2-25e, which currently allows students to transfer between schools without losing athletic eligibility
  • Introduced January 16, 2026, by Delegates Gearheart, Pritt, Stephens, Roop, and Campbell
  • Referred to the House Committee on Education
  • Would eliminate state-level protections for transfer students' eligibility to participate in school athletics

Legislative Description

To repeal the provision allowing for students to transfer from one school to another without losing eligibility.

Education (K12)

Last Action

Completed legislative action

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Education3/5/2026
Education1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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