Bill > HR4312

This bill, known as the SCORE Act (Student Compensation and Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements Act), is comprehensive legislation designed to protect and regulate name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights for college student athletes. The bill establishes a framework that allows student athletes to enter into compensation agreements, obtain representation through agents, and maintain privacy around their NIL contracts, while also creating guardrails to prevent exploitative practices. Key provisions include prohibiting institutions and athletic associations from restricting a student athlete's ability to sign NIL agreements, requiring transparency in such agreements (including written contracts with specific details for agreements over $600), and establishing a pool limit on total compensation that an institution can provide to its athletes. The bill also mandates that institutions with high-revenue athletic programs provide comprehensive academic support, medical benefits, and degree completion assistance to student athletes. Additionally, the legislation requires interstate athletic associations to have governance structures that include student athlete representation and sets rules for agent registration and compensation. Importantly, the bill does not classify student athletes as employees and maintains existing protections under Title IX, while preempting state laws that might conflict with its provisions. The goal is to create a fair, standardized national approach to student athlete compensation that prioritizes athlete rights, educational opportunities, and ethical practices.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4312/all-info