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College Athlete Union Rights: Fair Pay and Conditions

This act aims to grant college athletes the right to form unions and collectively bargain for their employment terms, including compensation and safety. This means college athletes could collectively advocate for better conditions, similar to employees in other industries, potentially impacting their finances and daily lives.
Key points
College athletes will be recognized as employees, granting them the right to form unions and negotiate their working conditions.
The act seeks to ensure fair compensation, better health, and safety conditions for college athletes.
Changes will not affect the tax treatment of athletic scholarships or eligibility for federal financial aid.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2469
Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
Process start date: 2025-07-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

College Athlete Right to Organize Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_2469.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-07-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • College athletes will be recognized as employees, granting them the right to form unions and negotiate their working conditions.
  • The act seeks to ensure fair compensation, better health, and safety conditions for college athletes.
  • Changes will not affect the tax treatment of athletic scholarships or eligibility for federal financial aid.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 2025-12-23.

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Labor Education