SB444 Summary

• Prohibits athlete agents from representing student-athletes in negotiating enrollment at educational institutions for compensation.

• Requires athlete agents to be certified by applicable professional league players' associations; requires $25,000 surety bond if no players' association exists.

• Increases initial registration fee from $200 to $500 and adds new application requirements including copies of identification, professional league certification, and documentation of any prior disciplinary actions.

• Establishes disciplinary framework: first violation results in public reprimand, second violation suspends license for one year, third violation results in permanent disbarred status from practicing in Alabama.

• Reduces Alabama Athlete Agents Commission from 18 to 17 members and requires Secretary of State to provide quarterly reports on registered agents and disciplinary actions taken.