Senate Passes Landmark College Sports Bill to Regulate Payments and Transfers

Senate passes bill to regulate college athlete payments and transfers, aiming to bring stability to the sports industry.

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September 29, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Senate passed a landmark bipartisan bill on Monday aimed at bringing order to the chaotic world of college sports by regulating athlete payments and transfer rules.

The legislation, which received overwhelming support with a 77-22 vote, seeks to codify recent changes in how college athletes are compensated and limit the number of times they can transfer between schools without sitting out a season.

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The bill would give the NCAA new authority over name, image, and likeness (NIL) policies and provide limited antitrust protections to enforce these rules. It also includes provisions to address skyrocketing spending and stabilize the NCAA transfer portal.

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