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This bill provides an antitrust exemption for intercollegiate athletic conferences and interstate intercollegiate athletic associations, effectively shielding these organizations from federal antitrust regulations. The bill defines key terms, including "intercollegiate athletic conference" as an organization of two or more higher education institutions that sets rules and arranges championships for athletic competitions, and "interstate intercollegiate athletic association" as a non-profit organization that sponsors intercollegiate athletic competitions across multiple states, sets common rules for athletic administration, and is composed of institutions or conferences from different states. Importantly, this exemption does not apply to professional athletic organizations. The legislation broadens the definition of "antitrust laws" to include the Federal Trade Commission Act's provisions on unfair competition methods. By creating this exemption, the bill aims to provide these collegiate athletic organizations more flexibility in setting rules, arranging competitions, and managing athletic programs without the threat of antitrust litigation, potentially giving them greater autonomy in how they operate and regulate intercollegiate sports.

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