HB4425Introduced in the House of Delegates
To repeal the provision allowing for students to transfer from one school to another without losing eligibility.
Introduced by Marty Gearheart, District 37
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to repeal the section of code allowing for the athletic eligibility of transfer students.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor 3/31/2026 - Senate Journal
March 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Passed Senate (Roll No. 536) · March 13, 2026
20
Yes
14
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
34 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton Barnhart | 9 | Yes |
| Ryan Weld | 1 | No |
| Laura Wakim Chapman | 1 | No |
| Charles Clements | 2 | Yes |
| Chris Rose | 2 | No |
| Mike Azinger | 3 | No |
| Eric Tarr | 4 | Yes |
| Amy Nichole Grady | 4 | Yes |
| Mike Woelfel | 5 | Yes |
| Scott Fuller | 5 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Education
Introduced in House
To House Education
Markup Discussion
Do pass
On 1st reading, Special Calendar
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
Read 3rd time
Passed House (Roll No. 257)
Effective date rejected (Roll No. 258)
Communicated to Senate
Introduced in Senate
To Education
To Education
Reported do pass
On 1st reading
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading
Read 3rd time
Passed Senate (Roll No. 536)
Communicated to House
Completed legislative action
To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal
To Governor 3/18/2026
Approved by Governor 3/31/2026
Approved by Governor 3/31/2026 - House Journal
Approved by Governor 3/31/2026 - Senate Journal
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