Bill > HR3976

This bill establishes comprehensive due process requirements for investigations conducted by large intercollegiate athletic associations (specifically those with at least 900 member institutions, which would primarily target the NCAA). The bill mandates that when an athletic association initiates an investigation into a member institution, they must provide written notice within 60 days, detailing the specific programs and individuals under investigation, alleged violations, potential sources of information, and the time period of alleged infractions. The investigation must be limited to violations occurring within the past two years, and the association must provide a detailed notice of allegations within 8 months, including potential penalties and supporting evidence. The bill requires a hearing before an infractions committee where confidential sources cannot be used as evidence, and establishes an arbitration process for institutions to dispute punishments. The legislation also requires that investigations be conducted fairly and consistently, with penalties proportional to the infractions. The Attorney General is empowered to oversee enforcement, with the ability to investigate complaints, conduct hearings, and impose civil penalties ranging from $10,000 to $15 million for violations. Member institutions are protected from having their membership privileges impaired as a result of exercising their rights under this act, and the athletic association must submit annual reports to the Attorney General and state attorneys general summarizing their enforcement proceedings.

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