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Pennsylvania House Passes Bill Merging Public, Private Playoffs

5/1/2026

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The Pennsylvania House passed House Bill 41, letting the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association run public and private playoffs, by a 178-23 vote.
Rep. Scott Conklin (D-Centre County) introduced the bill, saying mixed playoffs let private schools recruit and create unsafe competition.
Rep. Rob Matzie (D-Ambridge) added an amendment shielding the PIAA from lawsuits, said the measure could pressure the Senate, and noted it does not change district playoffs like WPIAL postseason.

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The Pennsylvania House passed House Bill 41, letting the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association run public and private playoffs, by a 178-23 vote.
Rep. Scott Conklin (D-Centre County) introduced the bill, saying mixed playoffs let private schools recruit and create unsafe competition.
Rep. Rob Matzie (D-Ambridge) added an amendment shielding the PIAA from lawsuits, said the measure could pressure the Senate, and noted it does not change district playoffs like WPIAL postseason.