Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pennsylvania HB41: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in interscholastic athletics accountability, providing for playoffs and championships.
Status: Passed one chamber, May 1, 2026
What the bill says
An act relating to the public school system, including certain provisions applicable as well to private and parochial schools; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the laws relating thereto," in interscholastic athletics accountability, providing for playoffs and championships.
From the introduced text, January 10, 2025:
An act relating to the public school system, including certain provisions applicable as well to private and parochial schools; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the laws relating thereto," in interscholastic athletics accountability, providing for playoffs and championships. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. The act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, is amended by adding a section to read: Section 1606-A. Playoffs and Championships.-- (a) The association may establish separate playoffs and championships for athletics for boundary schools and nonboundary schools. (b) (1) Prior to establishing separate playoffs and championships for athletics under subsection (a), the board and the oversight committee shall conduct at least one joint meeting in each of the districts that comprise the association. (2) The meetings shall be open to the public in accordance with 65 Pa.C.S. § 704 (relating to open meetings). (3) Notice of each meeting shall be given in compliance with 65 Pa.C.S. § 709 (relating to public notice). (4) Minutes of the proceedings of each meeting shall be kept in accordance with 65 Pa.C.S. § 706 (relating to minutes of meetings, public records and recording of meetings). (5) The board and oversight committee shall accept sworn testimony and comments from individuals relating to whether playoffs should …
Sponsors
- Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
- Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
- Ryan Warner (R, 52)
- Patrick Harkins (D, 1)
- Roni Green (D, 190)
- Kyle Mullins (D, 112)
- Dane Watro (R, 116)
- Bradley Roae (R, 6)
- Steven Malagari (D, 53)
- Brian Munroe (D, 144)
- Lisa Borowski (D, 168)
- Jennifer O'Mara (D, 165)
Latest actions
- : Referred to EDUCATION, May 1, 2026
- : In the Senate
- : (Remarks see House Journal Page 404-407), April 29, 2026
- : Third consideration and final passage, April 29, 2026 (178-23)
- : Re-reported as committed, April 29, 2026
- : (Remarks see House Journal Page 364-366), April 28, 2026
- : Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, April 28, 2026
- : Second consideration, with amendments, April 28, 2026
- : Removed from table, April 27, 2026
- : Laid on the table, May 12, 2025
Votes
- Third consideration and final passage, April 29, 2026 (178-23) (April 29, 2026): 178 yea, 23 nay, passed
- House Appropriations: Re-report Bill As Committed (April 29, 2026): 37 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Floor: HB0041, RC 969 (April 28, 2026): 97 yea, 104 nay, failed
- House Floor: HB0041, RC 968 (April 28, 2026): 201 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations: Report Bill As Committed (May 12, 2025): 20 yea, 6 nay, passed
Subjects: EDUCATION, INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS AND OPERATIONS, APPROPRIATIONS
Common questions
- What is HB41?
- HB41 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in interscholastic athletics accountability, providing for playoffs and championships.
- What does HB41 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to the public school system, including certain provisions applicable as well to private and parochial schools; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the laws relating thereto," in interscholastic athletics accountability, providing for playoffs and championships.
- What is the status of HB41?
- Passed one chamber as of May 1, 2026. Latest action: Referred to EDUCATION, May 1, 2026 (May 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB41?
- Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB41?
- On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb41
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