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FL S0008

Bill

Status

Failed

2/10/2023

Primary Sponsor

Travis Hutson

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Origin

Senate

2023 Second Special Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Requires athlete agents representing intercollegiate athletes for NIL purposes to hold a valid license under Florida law.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Full Bill Text

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