Youth Sports for All Act.

Assembly Members McKinnor and Quirk-Silva's Youth Sports for All Act establishes a Blue Ribbon Commission to study the creation of a centralized entity for youth sports oversight in California. The commission, to be established by March 2026, will examine the feasibility of coordinating and regulating youth sports programs through a state-level department or equivalent body.

The 14-member commission includes representatives from parents' associations, youth athletes, higher education, mental health organizations, public sports programs, and disability advocacy groups. Its mandate encompasses evaluating coaching standards, safety protocols, program accessibility, and funding mechanisms. The commission must assess disparities in program quality, examine potential certification requirements, and analyze successful oversight models from other jurisdictions. By January 2027, the commission will present its findings to the Legislature and Governor following public review and feedback.

The act creates two funding mechanisms: the Youth Sports Blue Ribbon Commission Fund for legislative appropriations and a Special Fund Subaccount for federal, nonprofit, and private contributions. Implementation depends on securing funds through either channel. The commission's work and associated provisions expire on January 1, 2029, unless extended through subsequent legislation.