S.4177

The Student Athlete Act of 2026 establishes rules for student athlete eligibility and transfer portals.

The Student Athlete Act of 2026 sets rules for student athlete eligibility and transfer portals. It mandates that student athletes have five consecutive years of eligibility for intercollegiate athletics, regardless of injury or other events. The Act also requires the National Collegiate Athletic Association to establish rules for the transfer portal, including periods for student athletes to notify their current institution of their intent to transfer. The Act prohibits states and political subdivisions from enacting laws that conflict with its provisions or limit student athlete rights.