Senate Passes Landmark College Sports Legislation to Codify Player Rights and Limit Expansion

By Amanda Christovich · Front Office Sports · 2026-09-29

Senate Passes Landmark College Sports Legislation to Codify Player Rights and Limit Expansion

Front Office Sports reports that the Senate approved the Protect College Sports Act in a lopsided 77-22 vote on Monday. The legislation aims to formalize name, image, and likeness rights while doubling the current revenue-sharing cap for athletes. It represents the first time a c

Front Office Sports reports that the Senate approved the Protect College Sports Act in a lopsided 77-22 vote on Monday. The legislation aims to formalize name, image, and likeness rights while doubling the current revenue-sharing cap for athletes. It represents the first time a c