Bill > HB1520

This bill comprehensively regulates Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights for college student athletes in Pennsylvania, establishing clear guidelines for how athletes can enter into NIL agreements, protecting their rights, and setting restrictions on institutions, athletic associations, and athlete agents. The bill defines key terms like NIL (name, image, likeness), NIL collectives (groups that arrange NIL agreements), and athlete agents, and provides detailed provisions that allow college athletes to enter into compensation agreements with third parties, institutions, and NIL collectives while preventing institutions from interfering with or penalizing athletes for such agreements. The legislation prohibits institutions and athletic organizations from restricting athletes' ability to secure representation, earn NIL compensation, or enter into contracts, and it establishes protections such as preventing scholarship reductions based on NIL activities. The bill also mandates specific requirements for NIL agreements, including written documentation of compensation and obligations, and creates mechanisms for athletes to seek legal recourse if their NIL rights are violated, including the ability to bring private civil actions and potentially recover attorney fees. Additionally, the bill includes provisions about athlete agent qualifications, restrictions on upfront payments, and ensures that athletes cannot be deprived of legal protections when controversies arise in the state.

Education

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