Bill > H1335

This bill establishes the "Massachusetts Collegiate Athletic Participation Compensation Act." The key provisions are: 1. Public and private higher education institutions in Massachusetts cannot prevent student-athletes from earning compensation, including from the use of their name, image, or likeness. This compensation will not affect the student's scholarship eligibility. 2. Athletic associations, like the NCAA, cannot prevent student-athletes from earning compensation from their name, image, or likeness, nor can they prevent institutions from participating in intercollegiate athletics. 3. Student-athletes can obtain professional representation, such as from athlete agents or attorneys, to help with contracts and legal matters related to their name, image, and likeness. 4. Each institution must establish an "injured athlete fund" to compensate student-athletes who suffer career-ending or long-term injuries during games or practices. 5. Institutions must allocate 15% of their athletic event ticket sales revenue to be divided and paid out to all student-athletes. 6. The bill also establishes a "Higher Education Athlete Name, Image and Likeness Working Group" to review and make recommendations regarding state and federal laws and association bylaws related to student-athlete compensation.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1335