South Dakota AG Joins Coalition Urging Congress to Protect College Sports Act
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley joined a 14-state coalition urging Congress to preserve provisions in the Protect College Sports Act of 2026. The letter aims to protect opportunities, privacy, and safety for women participating in college athletics.
Rapid City, SD, September 24, 2026 —
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has become part of a 14-state coalition that is formally urging Congress to maintain certain provisions within the proposed Protect College Sports Act of 2026. The group’s collective action is aimed at safeguarding the interests of women participating in college athletics.
The coalition’s letter, which includes Attorney General Jackley, specifically calls for the preservation of provisions designed to uphold opportunities, ensure privacy, and promote the safety of female student-athletes. The specific details of these provisions and the precise nature of the coalition’s urging were not elaborated upon in the provided summary.
The Protect College Sports Act of 2026 is a legislative proposal that seeks to address various aspects of college athletics. The involvement of state attorneys general signifies a unified front from multiple states in advocating for legislative outcomes that they believe will benefit collegiate sports, particularly concerning gender equity and athlete welfare.
As of the information available, the specific actions Congress has taken or is considering regarding the Protect College Sports Act of 2026, and the timeline for these decisions, are not detailed. The coalition’s stated goal is to ensure that any final legislation adequately addresses the protection of opportunities, privacy, and safety for women in college sports. Further details regarding the coalition’s membership beyond the 14 states and South Dakota’s specific contributions were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Tamara Chibe on www.kotatv.com, see more information here.
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