HB50
VHSL; feasibility of adding cricket as a sanctioned sport in Planning District 8.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Jan. 23, 2026
House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 0-N)
Chief Patron:
David Reid (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. 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 ... (More) 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. (Less)-
Bill History
- 12/29/2025 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100261D
- 12/29/2025 - House: Referred to Committee on Rules
- 01/09/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB50)
- 01/22/2026 - House: Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
- 01/22/2026 - House: Placed on Rules Agenda
- 01/23/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 0-N)
