09/30/2026
Attn: Athletes, Coaches & Parents Major Update in College Sports‼️: Senate Passes "Protect College Sports Act"
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Yesterday, the U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan bill, the "Protect College Sports Act," marking a massive potential shift in the college athletics landscape. This bill aims to standardize NIL rules and significantly limit athlete movement.
Key Takeaways:
🚫 Restricts the Transfer Portal: Limits athletes to ONE penalty-free transfer in a five-year window.
💵 Sets a National NIL Standard: Establishes a formal NCAA NIL Clearinghouse and requires public disclosure of all deals over $600.
💰Revenue Sharing: Formally codifies a baseline $21.5 million revenue-share cap for athletes, plus potential retention funds.
🏈 Blocks Head Coach Movement: Prevents coaches from leaving programs in the middle of a season.
🎓 Five-Year Eligibility firm cap.
This legislation still needs to clear the House, but it signifies the strongest move yet toward unified federal regulation. For a deeper analysis of how these changes could impact your program or athletes, contact our team.
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