What does Preamble of Student Athlete Act of 2026 do?

This bill aims to establish rules regarding the eligibility of student athletes for intercollegiate athletics. The bill's stated purpose is 'to establish rules regarding eligibility of student athletes for intercollegiate athletics, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of Student Athlete Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Student Athlete Act of 2026.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Student Athlete Act of 2026 do?

This section defines terms related to intercollegiate athletics. Definitions include athletic department, conference, grant-in-aid, and institution of higher education. The section also defines terms related to student athletes and varsity intercollegiate athletics programs.

What does LIMITATION OF STUDENT ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY. of Student Athlete Act of 2026 do?

This section limits student athlete eligibility Student athletes have 5 consecutive years of eligibility Eligibility is regardless of injury or other events

What does TRANSFER PORTAL. of Student Athlete Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes rules regarding the transfer portal for student athletes. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is tasked with setting forth rules related to the transfer portal, including timelines for student athletes to notify their institutions of intent to transfer. Generally, a student athlete transferring to another institution is ineligible for athletic competition during the academic year in which they entered the transfer portal. An exception exists for the first transfer of a student athlete. This section supersedes any existing NCAA rules or regulations related to transfer eligibility. The NCAA is granted an antitrust exemption to establish rules concerning the transfer portal under this section.

What does ADDITIONAL PROTECTIONS FOR STUDENT ATHLETES. of Student Athlete Act of 2026 do?

Institutions of higher education must honor original grant-in-aid commitments to student athletes. This requirement does not apply to the former institution when a student athlete transfers. The new institution must honor the grant-in-aid commitment after a student athlete transfers.

What does RELATIONSHIP TO STATE LAW. of Student Athlete Act of 2026 do?

This section restricts states from adopting laws conflicting with the Act States cannot limit rights of student athletes under this Act The restriction applies to political subdivisions of states as well

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Student Athlete Act of 2026

Last updated: 6/11/2026 · Introduced: 6/11/2026

Author: W. Steube (R-FL)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill limits student athlete eligibility to 5 consecutive years, regardless of injury or other events.
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is tasked with setting forth rules related to the transfer portal, including timelines for student athletes to notify their institutions of intent to transfer.
Institutions of higher education must honor original grant-in-aid commitments to student athletes, with the new institution required to honor the commitment after a student athlete transfers.

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