HB 4425: To repeal the provision allowing for students to transfer from one school to another without losing eligibility.
HB 4425 status: Introduced — Chapter 122, Acts, Regular Session, 2026 (updated Jun 29, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialA bill currently in the House would stop students from automatically keeping their sports eligibility when they switch schools. If this becomes law, moving to a new school could mean you have to sit out for a while before you can play.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No material effect on environment.
Risks
- No material effect on environment.
Economy
Benefits
- No direct impact on local economies.
Risks
- No direct impact on local economies.
Society
Benefits
- May discourage athletic recruitment and team-hopping.
- Promotes competitive balance in school sports.
Risks
- Penalizes students transferring for non-athletic reasons.
- Limits student flexibility in selecting educational environments.
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Risk of unintended penalties for students transferring for academic or family reasons.
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Where it stands
Introduced
CurrentChapter 122, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
Committee
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