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HD 62

An Act relative to defending the autonomy and integrity of student athletes and coaches

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by David DeCoste and 2 co-sponsors

HD 62 - An Act relative to defending the autonomy and integrity of student athletes and coaches OverviewBill Number: HD 62 Title: An Act relative to defending the autonomy and int

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Bill Summary · HD 62

HD 62 - An Act relative to defending the autonomy and integrity of student athletes and coaches

Overview

Bill Number: HD 62
Title: An Act relative to defending the autonomy and integrity of student athletes and coaches
Status: Proposed bill
Introduced: November 29, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary goal of this bill is to protect the autonomy and integrity of student athletes and coaches at the high school and collegiate levels. The legislation aims to prevent external interference or coercion that could compromise the independence and decision-making authority of these key participants in scholastic and amateur sports programs.

Key Provisions

  • Prohibits any person or organization from directly or indirectly pressuring, threatening, or incentivizing student athletes to transfer schools, change coaches, or make other decisions about their participation in sports
  • Bans coaches from being fired, suspended, or facing other disciplinary action for refusing to comply with demands from administrators, boosters, or other parties to make changes to their teams, training methods, or player selections
  • Requires schools and athletic programs to establish clear policies and grievance procedures to address violations, with significant penalties for non-compliance
  • Empowers student athletes and coaches to take legal action against individuals or entities that infringe on their rights under this legislation

Affected Parties and Impacts

This bill would primarily impact high school and college student athletes, as well as the coaches who work with them. It aims to protect their ability to make autonomous decisions about their participation in sports without undue external influence or coercion.

The legislation would also affect school administrators, athletic department officials, booster clubs, and other stakeholders who may have previously exerted pressure on athletes and coaches. They would now face consequences for interfering in these decisions.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

HD 62 was introduced in the state legislature on November 29, 2025 and has been referred to the Joint Committee on Education for initial review and public hearings. If passed by the committee, the bill would then proceed to a full vote in both the House and Senate. Given the potentially controversial nature of the legislation, the timeline for consideration and passage remains uncertain at this stage.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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