In CommitteeFiled Mar 24, 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL] (R)
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 24, 2026
Summary
The bill caps a student‑athlete’s eligibility at five consecutive years, regardless of injury, and creates uniform federal rules for transferring between schools. It requires institutions to honor promised financial aid for athletes after a transfer, as long as the athlete remains in good standing, and blocks states from passing laws that conflict with these rules. The changes aim to bring consistency to college sports eligibility and protect athletes’ financial aid.
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