Senate hears bill to bar some private‑equity deals in public college athletics amid competing views on oversight SB 6,235 would prohibit public institutions from entering agreements that transfer ownership or give investors decision rights over athletics programs; sponsors said the bill preserves legislative oversight, while university witnesses cautioned it could limit institutional flexibility and competitiveness in national athletics markets.

A new bill in Washington aims to restrict public colleges from partnering with private investors in athletics, raising concerns about the balance between oversight and institutional freedom.

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