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Read. Follow. Verify.Utah prohibits public schools from joining athletic associations that fail to enforce state compliance and seasonal moratoriums
Last action · March 19, 2026: Governor SignedSponsors: Katy Hall and 1 other
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What This Bill Does
Public schools in Utah are prohibited from joining or paying dues to athletic associations that fail to comply with state transparency laws, enforce mandatory seasonal moratoriums, or collect required student eligibility verification documents starting August 1, 2026.
Changes membership requirements for public schools in athletic governing bodies, requiring athletic associations to enforce strict student eligibility rules and report annually to the Education Interim Committee or risk losing member schools.
- The Education Interim Committee is a legislative committee that reviews policy issues and receives reports from state entities between legislative general sessions. context
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
public schools
Public schools are prohibited from holding membership in or paying dues to athletic associations that fail to meet state compliance, documentation, and moratorium requirements.
student athletes
Student athletes must provide birth certificates or approved alternative identification documents and date of birth and sex to participate in association athletic events.
athletic associations
Athletic associations must update their bylaws to include mandatory holiday and off-season moratoriums, enforce penalties equally, collect eligibility documentation, and report annually to the Education Interim Committee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if an athletic association does not enforce its rules equally among member schools?
Are there exceptions for student-athletes who cannot provide an unamended birth certificate?
What seasonal breaks must athletic associations mandate under the bill?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Current status: Signed into law.
Procedural history
52 actions- Mar 19, 2026Lieutenant Governor's office for filingEnrolledGovernor Signed
- Mar 11, 2026HouseHouse/ to Governor
- Mar 11, 2026HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
- Mar 4, 2026HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
- Mar 4, 2026Clerk of the HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
- Mar 4, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / EnrollingDraft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
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- Mar 4, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / EnrollingBill Received from House for Enrolling
- Mar 3, 2026HouseHouse/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
- Mar 3, 2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
- Mar 2, 2026SenateSenate/ to House
- Mar 2, 2026SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
- Mar 2, 2026SenateSenate/ received from House
- Mar 2, 2026HouseHouse/ to Senate
- Mar 2, 2026HouseHouse/ concurs with Senate amendment
- Feb 27, 2026HouseHouse/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
- Feb 27, 2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
- Feb 27, 2026SenateSenate/ to House with amendments
- Feb 27, 2026SenateFloorSenate/ passed 3rd reading
- Feb 27, 2026SenateSenate/ 3rd reading
- Feb 26, 2026SenateFloorSenate/ passed 2nd reading
- Feb 26, 2026SenateSenate/ 2nd reading
- Feb 25, 2026SenateSenate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
- Feb 25, 2026SenateSenate/ comm rpt/ amended
- Feb 24, 2026SenateSenate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
- Feb 24, 2026SenateSenate Comm - Amendment Recommendation
- Feb 17, 2026SenateCommitteeSenate/ to standing committee
- Feb 17, 2026SenateIntroducedSenate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
- Feb 12, 2026SenateSenate/ received from House
- Feb 11, 2026ReleasedLFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0293S01
- Feb 11, 2026Version SponsorLFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0293S01
- Feb 10, 2026HouseHouse/ to Senate
- Feb 10, 2026HouseFloorHouse/ passed 3rd reading
- Feb 10, 2026HouseHouse/ substituted
- Feb 10, 2026HouseHouse/ uncircled
- Feb 10, 2026Legislative Fiscal AgencyLFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0293S01
- Feb 10, 2026Legislative Fiscal AnalystLFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0293S01
- Feb 10, 2026HouseHouse/ circled
- Feb 10, 2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
- Feb 2, 2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
- Feb 2, 2026HouseHouse/ comm rpt/ amended
- Jan 30, 2026HouseHouse Comm - Favorable Recommendation
- Jan 30, 2026HouseHouse Comm - Amendment Recommendation
- Jan 27, 2026HouseCommitteeHouse/ to standing committee
- Jan 22, 2026HouseHouse/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst
- Jan 21, 2026ReleasedLFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0293
- Jan 21, 2026Version SponsorLFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0293
- Jan 21, 2026HouseIntroducedHouse/ 1st reading (Introduced)
- Jan 21, 2026HouseHouse/ received bill from Legislative Research
- Jan 20, 2026Legislative Fiscal AgencyLFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0293
- Jan 20, 2026Legislative Fiscal AnalystLFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0293
- Jan 20, 2026Legislative Research and General CounselNumbered Bill Publicly Distributed
- Jan 20, 2026Legislative Research and General CounselBill Numbered but not Distributed
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Mandatory Oversight of Athletic Associations
The bill shifts legislative control by explicitly tying public school participation to statutory compliance with open meetings, public records, ethics laws, and mandatory reporting to the Education Interim Committee.
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance65How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy40Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz25Current news / social attention level
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