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AR SB456

Bill

Status

Passed

4/13/2023

Primary Sponsor

Ricky Hill

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Origin

Senate

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Adds Arkansas Code 4-75-1309 to prohibit state-funded medical schools from using state general revenue funds derived from tax dollars for student-athlete name, image, or likeness (NIL) rights.

  • Prohibits state-funded medical schools from contracting with or offering state general revenue funds to student-athletes for use of their name, image, or likeness.

  • Applies to the Arkansas Student-Athlete Publicity Rights Act framework.

  • Approved April 13, 2023.

Legislative Description

To Prevent State-funded Medical Schools In This State From Spending State General Revenue Funds From Tax Dollars On The Name, Image, And Likeness Of A Student-athlete Under The Arkansas Student-athlete Publicity Rights Act.

Last Action

Notification that SB456 is now Act 880

4/13/2023

Committee Referrals

Insurance & Commerce4/5/2023
Insurance and Commerce3/29/2023
Insurance & Commerce3/23/2023

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