Protection of University Governance Act of 2006

The Protection of University Governance Act of 2006 was a legislative proposal designed to prevent private organizations that regulate college sports, such as the NCAA, from penalizing universities based on their choice of team names, mascots, or logos. Under this bill, these governing bodies would have been prohibited from banning schools from postseason play or withholding financial benefits due to imagery deemed controversial by the regulator. If a university felt it was being unfairly punished for its branding, the bill would have allowed the school to sue the athletic organization for damages and legal fees.