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VA HB50

VA HB50
VHSL; feasibility of adding cricket as a sanctioned sport in Planning District 8.


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Introduced
12/29/2025
In Committee
12/29/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Regular Session

Bill Summary

Virginia High School League; evaluation; feasibility of adding cricket as a sanctioned high school sport in Planning District 8; report. Encourages the Virginia High School League (VHSL) to conduct an evaluation of the feasibility of adding cricket as a sanctioned high school sport in Planning District 8 and, in conducting such evaluation, to (i) consult with local school divisions, athletic directors, principals, students, community organizations, and youth sports leagues in Planning District 8 to determine interest, costs, facility needs, and other relevant considerations; (ii) take into consideration any legal implications of such a change pursuant to relevant law; and (iii) submit a written report of its findings and recommendations, including a framework with which interested school divisions may petition VHSL to sanction cricket as a high school sport, to the Chairmen of the House Committee on Education, the House Committee on Appropriations, the Senate Committee on Education and Health, and the Senate Committee on Finance and Appropriations and each local school division in Planning District 8 no later than December 1, 2026.

AI Summary

This bill encourages the Virginia High School League (VHSL), which governs interscholastic sports in Virginia, to evaluate the potential of adding cricket as a sanctioned high school sport specifically in Planning District 8. The evaluation process involves consulting with various local stakeholders including school divisions, athletic directors, principals, students, community organizations, and youth sports leagues to assess interest, potential costs, facility requirements, and other relevant factors. The bill also requires VHSL to consider legal implications related to civil rights laws such as Title IX (which prohibits sex-based discrimination in educational programs) and the Civil Rights Act of 1964. By December 1, 2026, VHSL is expected to submit a comprehensive written report to key legislative committees and local school divisions in Planning District 8, which should include recommendations and a proposed framework for how school divisions could petition to have cricket officially recognized as a high school sport.

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Left in Committee Rules (on 02/18/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB50
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB50) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1083478.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB50/text/HB50
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