Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1218: Georgia Virtual Public School Student Athletic Participation Act; enact
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1218 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Georgia Virtual Public School Student Athletic Participation Act; enact. Primary sponsor: Robert Flournoy (Democratic), Scott Hilton (Republican), Yasmin Neal (Democratic), Phil Olaleye (Democratic), Bryce Berry (Democratic), Tangie Herring (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 20, 2026): House Committee Favorably Reported.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other educational programs under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to revise the "Dexter Mosely Act" to allow for virtual school students from qualifying virtual schools to participate in specified extracurricular and interscholastic activities under the sponsorship, direction, and control of the student's resident public school or resident public school system; to provide for requirements of such virtual school student participation; to provide for virtual school qualifications; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Flournoy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Scott Hilton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Yasmin Neal | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Phil Olaleye | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Bryce Berry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Tangie Herring | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 145 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Committee Favorably Reported
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper