Bill > S2813

This bill aims to allow college athletes in Massachusetts to earn compensation from the use of their name, image, or likeness. The key provisions are: 1. Public and private colleges in Massachusetts cannot prevent student-athletes from earning compensation from the use of their name, image, or likeness. This includes allowing student-athletes to obtain professional representation from agents or attorneys. 2. Athletic associations, like the NCAA, cannot prevent student-athletes from earning such compensation or prevent colleges from participating in intercollegiate athletics due to student-athletes earning this compensation. 3. The bill establishes a registration system for athlete agents, requiring them to register with the state and follow certain rules, such as providing detailed contracts to student-athletes and prohibiting false promises or furnishing improper benefits. 4. The bill also includes provisions to protect student-athletes, such as allowing them to cancel agent contracts within 10 days and not requiring them to pay or return compensation if they cancel the contract.

Budget and Finance

Joint Committee on Higher Education (J)

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2813