SF0053Introduced in the Senate
Keeping amateurism in high school athletics.
Introduced by Gary Crum, District 10
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
AN ACT relating to education; requiring amateur status for participation in high school athletic activities; specifying requirements for amateur status; providing exceptions; and providing for an effective date.
Where it stands
Assigned Chapter Number 28
March 3, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: 3rd Reading:Passed 57-2-3-0-0 · February 27, 2026
57
Yes
2
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
62 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Chip Neiman | 1 | Yes |
| J.D. Williams | 2 | Yes |
| Abby Angelos | 3 | Yes |
| Jeremy Haroldson | 4 | Yes |
| Scott Smith | 5 | Yes |
| Tomi Strock | 6 | Yes |
| Bob Nicholas | 7 | Yes |
| Steve Johnson | 8 | Absent |
| Landon Brown | 9 | Yes |
| Justin Fornstrom | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Bill Number Assigned
Received for Introduction
Introduced and Referred to S04 - Education 27-3-1-0-0
S04 - Education:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0
Placed on General File
COW:Passed
2nd Reading:Passed
3rd Reading:Passed 29-2-0-0-0
Received for Introduction
Introduced and Referred to H04 - Education
H04 - Education:Recommend Do Pass 7-1-1-0-0
Placed on General File
COW:Passed
2nd Reading:Passed
3rd Reading:Laid Back
3rd Reading:Passed 57-2-3-0-0
Assigned Number SEA No. 0024
President Signed SEA No. 0024
Speaker Signed SEA No. 0024
Governor Signed SEA No. 0024
Assigned Chapter Number 28
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