Youth Sports Safety Requirements
This bill enhances safety standards for youth athletic activities, potentially affecting the well-being of participating children.
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SB 100 — Youth Sports Safety Requirements
Last action — Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Postpone Indefinitely
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
Odds of enactment
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Introduced
Current position in the legislative process.
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4 sponsors
4 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 1 recorded vote so far.
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In plain language
The bill mandates safety and background check requirements for youth sports organizations.
Youth sports organizations must have certified adult presence at activities and conduct background checks for coaches and chaperones. Those with violent crime convictions are disqualified.
What this means for you
- Families: This bill enhances safety standards for youth athletic activities, potentially affecting the well-being of participating children.
Summary
The bill requires a youth sports organization and local government that provides youth athletic activities (youth sports organization) to have at least one adult who possesses a current first aid, CPR, and AED certification present at each youth athletic activity.Current law requires all youth sports organization coaches who work directly with youth members to obtain a criminal history record check (background check) prior to employment. The bill requires chaperones who accompany the youth sports organization on a trip that includes one or more overnight stays to pass a background check. The bill requires a coach or chaperone who lived outside the U.S. for more than 180 days since the coach's or chaperone's last background check to also obtain an international background check. The act creates a cause of action for failing to conduct a background check.Current law prohibits a youth sports organization from hiring a person to be a coach if the person has been convicted of certain crimes. The bill adds crimes of violence and other violent crimes to the list of disqualifying offenses.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current pdf February 11, 2026
Action History
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Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Postpone Indefinitely
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Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services
Sponsors
- J. Willford · Primary
- K. Stewart · Primary
- James Coleman · Primary
- Jessie Danielson · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →4 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 97 not signed on
Sponsors (4)
- J. Willford
- K. Stewart
- James Coleman Democrat
- Jessie Danielson Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (97)
97 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 97 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democrat | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 71% | 0% | 0% | 29% |
How each member voted (7)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Iman Jodeh | Democrat | Yea |
| Kyle Mullica | Democrat | Yea |
| Lindsey Daugherty | Democrat | Yea |
| Lisa Cutter | Democrat | Yea |
| Mike Weissman | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Lisa Frizell | Republican | Yea |
| Scott Bright | Republican | Not Voting |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 100 do?
- The bill requires a youth sports organization and local government that provides youth athletic activities (youth sports organization) to have at least one adult who possesses a current first aid, CPR, and AED certification present at each youth athletic activity.Current law requires all youth sports organization coaches who work directly with youth members to obtain a criminal history record check (background check) prior to employment. The bill requires chaperones who accompany the youth sports organization on a trip that includes one or more overnight stays to pass a background check. The bill requires a coach or chaperone who lived outside the U.S. for more than 180 days since the coach's or chaperone's last background check to also obtain an international background check. The act creates a cause of action for failing to conduct a background check.Current law prohibits a youth sports organization from hiring a person to be a coach if the person has been convicted of certain crimes. The bill adds crimes of violence and other violent crimes to the list of disqualifying offenses.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
- Who sponsors SB 100?
- SB 100 is sponsored by J. Willford, K. Stewart, James Coleman (Democrat), and Jessie Danielson (Democrat).
- What is the current status of SB 100?
- This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track SB 100?
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