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West VirginiaHB 44252026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

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

Sponsored By: Marty Gearheart (Republican)

Signed by Governor

§18-2-25E

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

No state guarantee for transfer athletes

Beginning June 11, 2026, West Virginia repeals the state rule that let students transfer schools without losing athletic eligibility. After that date, state law no longer guarantees that a transferring K-12 student can play school sports. The law does not set a replacement rule or grace period.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Marty Gearheart

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Jeff Campbell

    Republican • House

  • Betsy Kelly

    Republican • House

  • Pritt

    Affiliation unavailable

  • Carl "Bill" Roop

    Republican • House

  • Jeffrey Stephens

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 135 • No: 92

Senate vote • 3/13/2026

Passed Senate (Roll No. 536)

Yes: 20 • No: 14

House vote • 3/3/2026

Passed House (Roll No. 257)

Yes: 78 • No: 19

House vote • 3/3/2026

Effective date rejected (Roll No. 258)

Yes: 37 • No: 59

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter 122, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

    6/29/2026House

  2. Approved by Governor 3/31/2026

    3/31/2026House

  3. To Governor 3/18/2026

    3/18/2026House

  4. To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal

    3/14/2026Senate

  5. Approved by Governor 3/31/2026 - House Journal

    3/14/2026House

  6. Approved by Governor 3/31/2026 - Senate Journal

    3/14/2026Senate

  7. On 3rd reading

    3/13/2026Senate

  8. Read 3rd time

    3/13/2026Senate

  9. Passed Senate (Roll No. 536)

    3/13/2026Senate

  10. Communicated to House

    3/13/2026Senate

  11. Completed legislative action

    3/13/2026Senate

  12. On 2nd reading

    3/12/2026Senate

  13. Read 2nd time

    3/12/2026Senate

  14. On 1st reading

    3/11/2026Senate

  15. Read 1st time

    3/11/2026Senate

  16. Reported do pass

    3/10/2026Senate

  17. Introduced in Senate

    3/5/2026Senate

  18. To Education

    3/5/2026Senate

  19. To Education

    3/5/2026Senate

  20. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

    3/3/2026House

  21. Read 3rd time

    3/3/2026House

  22. Passed House (Roll No. 257)

    3/3/2026House

  23. Effective date rejected (Roll No. 258)

    3/3/2026House

  24. Communicated to Senate

    3/3/2026House

  25. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

    3/2/2026House

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