Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 456: Youth Athlete Protection Act; local governments required to develop and implement Youth Athlete Protection Policy to prevent child abuse in youth sports, criminal history background checks required for coaches

In committee Last action February 17, 2026: Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Children and Senior Advocacy

Plain-language summary

HB 456 is a bill introduced in the Alabama House on February 17, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Youth Athlete Protection Act; local governments required to develop and implement Youth Athlete Protection Policy to prevent child abuse in youth sports, criminal history background checks required for coaches. Primary sponsor: Leigh Hulsey (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 17, 2026): Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Children and Senior Advocacy.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Leigh Hulsey (Republican).