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HB 4425·WV·house

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

Signed into LawFiled Jan 16, 2026
Sponsor: Marty Gearheart (R)
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Chapter 122, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

Jun 29, 2026

Summary

HB 4425 removes §18‑2‑25e, the statute that currently permits high‑school athletes who change schools to remain eligible for competition. The repeal impacts any student‑athlete who transfers, as well as the schools and athletic programs that rely on that eligibility rule. The change is intended to tighten transfer eligibility standards.

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