USEF members interested in submitting rule change proposals to the Rulebook must submit their proposals by Sept. 1. This deadline also applies to proposed changes to the General Rules submitted by USEF committees or Recognized Affiliates. USEF Committees and Recognized Affiliates have until Feb.15 to submit proposed changes to division rules. Rule changes submitted by Sept. 1 will go through a series of vetting processes, after which they would be presented to the board for discussion and decision at the 2026 mid-year board meeting. 

According to GR152, members are eligible to submit a rule change if they have been a USEF member for at least five consecutive years. You can submit a rule change proposal by using this form. The legal department will draft the language for all proposals to the General Rules. 

Proposals are then reviewed by the relevant affiliates, councils, and committees to gauge support, and are offered for member comments before they are submitted to the board for a final vote. Rule changes are most likely to pass if they have support from the stakeholders in those groups. You can find a list of councils and committees that oversee possible rule changes here.