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Amateur Athletes Protection and Compensation: New Rights and Rules

This act introduces new rules for compensating amateur intercollegiate athletes for the use of their name, image, and likeness. It provides protections regarding contracts with agents and sponsors, and guarantees medical benefits and scholarships. The goal is to increase transparency and fairness in university sports, giving athletes more control over their commercial rights.
Key points
College athletes can earn money from their name, image, and likeness, but only from independent third parties, not from universities or athletic associations.
Universities and associations cannot penalize athletes for signing with certified agents or entering endorsement deals, unless they violate conduct codes.
Universities must cover medical expenses for sports-related injuries for 2 or 4 years after an athlete's career ends, depending on the university's revenue.
Athletes can transfer to another university once without losing eligibility, under certain conditions.
A new government corporation (AIAC) is established to oversee contracts, certify agents, and resolve disputes, ensuring fair practices for athletes.
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Print number: 117_S_414
Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
Process start date: 2021-02-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Amateur Athletes Protection and Compensation Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_414.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • College athletes can earn money from their name, image, and likeness, but only from independent third parties, not from universities or athletic associations.
  • Universities and associations cannot penalize athletes for signing with certified agents or entering endorsement deals, unless they violate conduct codes.
  • Universities must cover medical expenses for sports-related injuries for 2 or 4 years after an athlete's career ends, depending on the university's revenue.
  • Athletes can transfer to another university once without losing eligibility, under certain conditions.
  • A new government corporation (AIAC) is established to oversee contracts, certify agents, and resolve disputes, ensuring fair practices for athletes.
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. Moran, Jerry [R-KS].

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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