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Federal Rules for Student Athletes: NIL, Transfers, and Healthcare Protection.

This Act establishes federal standards governing Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) contracts for student athletes while banning payments intended to induce transfers. It mandates that colleges provide comprehensive health care coverage for sports-related injuries, extending coverage post-graduation, and requires the NCAA and institutions to offer financial literacy education.
Key points
NIL Contracts: Requires written NIL agreements, bans contracts with entities related to gambling, alcohol, or tobacco, and mandates disclosure of all contract details to the institution and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Medical Coverage: Colleges must cover out-of-pocket medical expenses for sports injuries for up to 4 years after competition ends, depending on the institution's athletic revenue.
Transfer Rules: Student athletes who transfer are generally ineligible to compete for one academic year, with limited exceptions (e.g., coach departure or family illness).
Inducements Ban: Boosters and third parties are prohibited from offering compensation to induce a student athlete to enroll or transfer to a specific school.
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Print number: 118_S_2495
Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]
Process start date: 2023-07-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting Athletes, Schools, and Sports Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2495.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-07-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • NIL Contracts: Requires written NIL agreements, bans contracts with entities related to gambling, alcohol, or tobacco, and mandates disclosure of all contract details to the institution and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
  • Medical Coverage: Colleges must cover out-of-pocket medical expenses for sports injuries for up to 4 years after competition ends, depending on the institution's athletic revenue.
  • Transfer Rules: Student athletes who transfer are generally ineligible to compete for one academic year, with limited exceptions (e.g., coach departure or family illness).
  • Inducements Ban: Boosters and third parties are prohibited from offering compensation to induce a student athlete to enroll or transfer to a specific school.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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