Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2419: Programs providing instructional experience in horse riding; exemption from licensure.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2419 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Programs providing instructional experience in horse riding; exemption from licensure. Primary sponsor: Mike Webert (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2025): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0172).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Superintendent of Public Instruction; programs providing instructional experience in horse riding; exemption from licensure. Exempts from the requirements for licensure of child day programs by the Superintendent of Public Instruction programs providing instructional experience in horse riding, provided that (i) such a program is taught (a) by an adult with a recognized certification in horse riding instruction and (b) to fewer than 12 children at any time, (ii) at least one adult actively supervises no more than three children at any time during such a program, and (iii) the majority of programming for any such program relates to horse riding and equine activities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Webert | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
| Tom Garrett | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Ian T. Lovejoy | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| David Owen | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0172)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 172 (Effective 07/01/25)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 11, 2025
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2419)
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB2419ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)
- Read third time
- Passed by for the day
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