Bill Status of HB2418  104th General Assembly

Short Description:  YOUTH SPORTS COMMISSION

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)

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  4/23/2025SenateReferred to Assignments

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act


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 
DateChamber Action
  1/31/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Joyce Mason
  2/4/2025HouseFirst Reading
  2/4/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/25/2025HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee
  3/13/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner
  3/13/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
  3/13/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
  3/13/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter
  3/13/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
  3/13/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  3/13/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
  3/13/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller
  3/13/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
  3/13/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz
  3/13/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
  3/13/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
  3/13/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
  3/19/2025HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 012-000-000
  3/19/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
  3/19/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  3/24/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
  3/26/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  3/26/2025HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  4/7/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Joyce Mason
  4/7/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  4/7/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Human Services Committee
  4/9/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Human Services Committee; 012-000-000
  4/9/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
  4/10/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  4/10/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  4/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly
  4/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill
  4/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
  4/10/2025HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 109-000-000
  4/11/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
  4/14/2025SenateArrive in Senate
  4/14/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 29, 2025
  4/23/2025SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
  4/23/2025SenateFirst Reading
  4/23/2025SenateReferred to Assignments