Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) have agreed on bipartisan legislation that would usher in sweeping reform to college sports, bringing a narrow antitrust exemption to the NCAA and introducing transfer enforcement, sources tell On3. The Protect College Sports Act would create an agent registry limiting fees to 5 percent, allow the pooling of media rights and bar coaches from leaving their team before the season ends, dubbed by some as the “Lane Kiffin rule.” Yahoo Sports first reported that the legislation was being introduced.
Athletes would be allowed to transfer only once if the legislation is approved. Currently, players can transfer freely with no limit on the number of times they may do so.
The bill would establish a five-year eligibility rule for college athletes and prohibit professional players from participating in college athletics if they previously earned compensation beyond prize money. The legislation would grant antitrust protections around transfers, eligibility and the compensation cap, while also giving the College Sports Commission the ability to enforce its rules without legal challenge.
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Athletes would be allowed to transfer only once if the legislation is approved. Currently, players can transfer freely with no limit on the number of times they may do so.
The bill would establish a five-year eligibility rule for college athletes and prohibit professional players from participating in college athletics if they previously earned compensation beyond prize money. The legislation would grant antitrust protections around transfers, eligibility and the compensation cap, while also giving the College Sports Commission the ability to enforce its rules without legal challenge.
Senators introduce bipartisan college sports bill with transfer, coaching movement enforcement
Sens. Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell have agreed on bipartisan legislation that would usher in sweeping reform to college sports.
