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AR SB1037
Bill
Status
Passed
4/18/2013
Primary Sponsor
Keith Ingram
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AI Summary
- Adds Arkansas Code § 16-118-109 establishing civil action rights for institutions of higher education harmed by athletic regulation violations
- Allows institutions to sue athlete agents violating the Uniform Athlete Agents Act or persons who knowingly induce student-athletes to violate athletic association or conference regulations
- Permits prevailing institutions to recover compensatory damages, punitive damages, court costs, and reasonable attorney's fees, with punitive damages available even without compensatory damages
- Defines "damages caused by violations" to include institutional ineligibility or probationary status resulting in loss of scholarships, recruiting ability, competition eligibility, post-season participation, or adverse financial impact
- Authorizes courts to grant equitable relief to prevent harm when a reasonable likelihood of violation is found
Legislative Description
To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning Violations Of Athletic Association Or Conference Regulations.
Last Action
Notification that SB1037 is now Act 1324
4/18/2013
Committee Referrals
Judiciary4/8/2013
Education3/27/2013
Judiciary3/13/2013
Education3/11/2013
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