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MD SB518
MD SB518Higher Education – Council on the Fair Treatment of Student Athletes
(Jordan McNair Safe and Fair Play Act)
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Introduced
01/30/2020
01/30/2020
In Committee
01/30/2020
01/30/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/18/2020
03/18/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishing the Council on the Fair Treatment of Student Athletes; requiring the Council to study the use of images of student athletes, rule changes by a certain collegiate association, health-related issues, including resources for prevention of sports-related injuries, and other issues related to student athletes; requiring the Council to report its findings and recommendations to the Board of Regents of the University System of Maryland and the Board of Regents of Morgan State University; etc.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Council on the Fair Treatment of Student Athletes, which will serve in an advisory capacity to the Chancellor and Board of Regents. The Council will study and make recommendations on issues related to student athletes, including the use of their name, image, and likeness, NCAA rule changes, health and sports medicine resources, educational opportunities, financial aid, and the disciplinary process. The bill also prohibits public institutions of higher education from preventing student athletes from earning compensation from the use of their name, image, or likeness, or reducing their scholarships as a result of such compensation.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. (on 01/31/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0518?ys=2020RS |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/sb/sb0518f.pdf |
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