HB625

Enact the Student Athlete Mobility (SAM) Act

Introduced·12/8/25
Introduced Text

Ohio HB625, the Student Athlete Mobility (SAM) Act, allows high school students to petition to participate in team sports at neighboring public high.

The Ohio Student Athlete Mobility (SAM) Act enables high school students to petition to participate in team sports at neighboring public high schools starting from the 2026-2027 school year. This includes high schools operated by school districts that border the student's home district or are located within the same territory. The act mandates that each school district board of education and school governing body adopt a policy permitting such petitions.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Jun 8

1:45 PM

House Education King, 4th Hearing, Prop/Opp/IP Testimony

Mar 10

2:15 PM

House Education King, 3rd Hearing, Prop/Opp/IP Testimony PA

History

Feb 4

House

Referred to committee: Education

Dec 8, 2025

House

Introduced