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College Athletes' Rights to Earn from Name, Image, Likeness

This act aims to allow college athletes to profit from their name, image, and athletic reputation without losing their scholarships. It grants them the right to enter into agreements with companies and have their own representatives, potentially impacting their personal finances and career development beyond sports.
Key points
College athletes can earn money from their name, image, and athletic reputation, for example, through endorsements, without losing their scholarships.
Colleges and athletic associations cannot block these activities or limit the amount of compensation.
Athletes can use agents and lawyers for matters related to monetizing their image.
The act ensures equal support for all athletes, regardless of gender, race, or sport, in marketing their image.
It establishes penalties for violating these rights and allows athletes to pursue legal action.
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Print number: 117_S_238
Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
Process start date: 2021-02-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

College Athlete Economic Freedom Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_238.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • College athletes can earn money from their name, image, and athletic reputation, for example, through endorsements, without losing their scholarships.
  • Colleges and athletic associations cannot block these activities or limit the amount of compensation.
  • Athletes can use agents and lawyers for matters related to monetizing their image.
  • The act ensures equal support for all athletes, regardless of gender, race, or sport, in marketing their image.
  • It establishes penalties for violating these rights and allows athletes to pursue legal action.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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