S. 4668Introduced
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
Establishes federal rules for college athlete name image and likeness agreements, athlete transfers, and shared sports media rights with a limited antitrust exemption
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Establishes federal rules for college athlete name image and likeness agreements, athlete transfers, and shared sports media rights with a limited antitrust exemption
Key points
- Require agent registration
- Prohibit NIL restrictions
- Authorize joint media rights agreements
- Allow one athlete transfer
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Introduced
Latest action
2026-06-24 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 449.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedSports and Recreation