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FL S0008
Bill
Status
2/10/2023
Primary Sponsor
Travis Hutson
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AI Summary
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Removes restrictions on intercollegiate athletes earning compensation for name, image, or likeness (NIL) by deleting detailed regulations previously limiting such compensation to third parties unaffiliated with institutions.
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Requires athlete agents representing intercollegiate athletes for NIL purposes to hold a valid license under Florida law.
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Mandates postsecondary educational institutions conduct at least two separate financial literacy, life skills, and entrepreneurship workshops (minimum 5 hours each) before athlete graduation, with the second workshop providing more rigorous instruction.
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Provides immunity for postsecondary educational institutions and their employees from liability for damages to athletes' NIL earning ability resulting from routine intercollegiate athletics decisions and actions.
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Deletes previous requirements regarding contract disclosures, team contract conflicts, age-based contract approval, and restrictions on compensation duration.
Legislative Description
Intercollegiate Athlete Compensation and Rights
Last Action
Died in Rules, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 7-B
2/10/2023