Protect College Sports Act Debated | Sioux Falls News

Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 16, 2026 · 1m

A new bipartisan bill, the Protect College Sports Act, is stirring debate across South Dakota’s athletic departments by aiming to bring much-needed clarity to college athlete NIL rights. Designed to curb chaotic transfer rules and create a national standard, the legislation proposes limiting athletes to one transfer without losing eligibility — a move supporters say will end the bidding wars that turn college sports into professional free agency. Athletic directors applaud the potential for consistency and legal certainty, especially as sports span state lines. But critics warn it could strip…