HB2418 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)
YOUTH SPORTS COMMISSION
Last Action
8/15/2025 - House: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0222
House Sponsors
Rep. Joyce Mason - Kam Buckner - Dagmara Avelar - Maurice A. West, II - Justin Slaughter, Yolonda Morris, Kevin John Olickal, Kelly M. Cassidy, Anna Moeller, Nicolle Grasse, Aarón M. Ortíz, Lilian Jiménez, Laura Faver Dias, Mary Beth Canty, Marcus C. Evans, Jr., Emanuel "Chris" Welch, Camille Y. Lilly, Michael J. Kelly, Mary Gill, Natalie A. Manley and Janet Yang Rohr
Senate Sponsors
(Sen. Graciela Guzmán and Mary Edly-Allen)
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Commission on Youth Sports Act. Creates the Commission on Youth Sports. Provides that the purpose of the Commission is to research, study, and make recommendations to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Department of Human Services concerning the following: (1) the creation of equitable, safe, and sustainable access for youth across the State to participate in sports that meet their skills and match their interests; (2) expanding integration of positive youth development in youth sports; and (3) and the promotion, development, expansion, hosting, and fostering of youth sports, youth sports programs, and youth sporting events and tournaments throughout the State. Provides that the Department of Human Services shall provide administrative and other support to the Commission. Provides for membership; terms; meetings; and expenses. Provides that the Commission shall submit a report of its findings, research, and recommendations to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Department of Human Services on or before December 31, 2025, and each year thereafter. Effective immediately.
House Floor Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Makes changes to the membership of the Commission on Youth Sports. Provides that the Department of Human Services may delay the implementation of provisions concerning administrative support if the Department is unable to find a third party to provide administrative support to the Commission. Repeals the Act on December 31, 2028. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/31/2025 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Joyce Mason |
| 2/04/2025 | House | First Reading |
| 2/04/2025 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 2/25/2025 | House | Assigned to Human Services Committee |
| 3/13/2025 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner |
| 3/13/2025 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar |
| 3/13/2025 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II |
| 3/13/2025 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter |
| 3/13/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris |
| 3/13/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal |
| 3/13/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy |
| 3/13/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller |
| 3/13/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse |
| 3/13/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz |
| 3/13/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez |
| 3/13/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias |
| 3/13/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty |
| 3/19/2025 | House | Do Pass / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 012-000-000 |
| 3/19/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr. |
| 3/19/2025 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate |
| 3/24/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch |
| 3/26/2025 | House | Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 3/26/2025 | House | Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 4/07/2025 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Joyce Mason |
| 4/07/2025 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee |
| 4/07/2025 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Human Services Committee |
| 4/09/2025 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Human Services Committee; 012-000-000 |
| 4/09/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly |
| 4/10/2025 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted |
| 4/10/2025 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate |
| 4/10/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly |
| 4/10/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill |
| 4/10/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley |
| 4/10/2025 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 109-000-000 |
| 4/11/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr |
| 4/14/2025 | Senate | Arrive in Senate |
| 4/14/2025 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 29, 2025 |
| 4/23/2025 | Senate | Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán |
| 4/23/2025 | Senate | First Reading |
| 4/23/2025 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 4/29/2025 | Senate | Assigned to Public Health |
| 5/07/2025 | Senate | Do Pass Public Health; 007-000-000 |
| 5/07/2025 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 8, 2025 |
| 5/08/2025 | Senate | Second Reading |
| 5/08/2025 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2025 |
| 5/20/2025 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** |
| 5/22/2025 | Senate | Third Reading - Passed; 046-011-000 |
| 5/22/2025 | House | Passed Both Houses |
| 6/20/2025 | House | Sent to the Governor |
| 8/15/2025 | House | Governor Approved |
| 8/15/2025 | House | Effective Date August 15, 2025 |
| 8/15/2025 | House | Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0222 |