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DC PR26-0261
DC PR26-0261Uniform College Athlete Name, Image, or Likeness Congressional Review Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025
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Introduced
06/30/2025
06/30/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
07/01/2025
07/01/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/01/2025
07/01/2025
Introduced Session
26th Council
Bill Summary
July 1, 2025 To declare the existence of an emergency, due to congressional review, with respect to the need to amend section 215 of the Uniform College Athlete, Name, Image, or Likeness Act of 2022 to permit an institution, conference, or athletic association to assist a college athlete in selecting, arranging for, or providing payment to, a name, image, or likeness agent and in selecting, arranging for, or collecting payment from, a third party engaged in specific name, image, or likeness agreements with college athletes, and to remove the prohibition against institutions or conferences providing compensation to a college athlete for the use of the athlete’s name, image, or likeness; and to amend section 5710 of Title 3 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations to delay applicability of expanded financial disclosure requirements for certain boards and commissions.
AI Summary
This resolution declares an emergency related to the Uniform College Athlete Name, Image, or Likeness (NIL) legislation in the District of Columbia, addressing potential legal gaps in existing regulations. Specifically, the resolution notes that on May 6, 2025, an emergency amendment act was adopted which will expire on August 17, 2025, and on June 3, 2025, a temporary amendment act was enacted but has not completed congressional review. The Council determines that these circumstances create an urgent need to adopt emergency legislation to prevent a lapse in legal coverage for college athletes' name, image, and likeness rights. The resolution aims to ensure continuity of regulations that allow institutions, conferences, and athletic associations to assist college athletes in arranging name, image, and likeness agreements, potentially removing previous prohibitions on compensation. By declaring an emergency and allowing adoption after a single reading, the Council seeks to swiftly maintain legal protections and guidelines for college athletes' NIL rights without interruption.
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Last Action
Resolution R26-0154, Effective from Jul 01, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 007711 (on 07/11/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/PR26-0261 |
| BillText | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/downloads/LIMS/58061/Meeting1/Enrollment/PR26-0261-Enrollment1.pdf |
| BillText | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/downloads/LIMS/58061/Introduction/PR26-0261-Introduction.pdf |
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