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LA SB200

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeremy Stine

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "international intercollegiate athlete" as a non-U.S. citizen or national enrolled in a Louisiana postsecondary institution who participates in an athletic program

  • Limits athletic scholarships awarded to foreign citizens to no more than 25% of available scholarships per roster within each athletic program per academic year

  • Excludes nonresident international student athletes from name, image, and likeness (NIL) compensation rights unless they have obtained permanent legal status in the U.S.

  • Prohibits international athletes from receiving athletic scholarships if they have previously received salary or financial assistance from a professional sports organization

  • Effective August 1, 2025; officially titled the "Make American Athletics Great Again Act"

Legislative Description

Provides for restrictions to international intercollegiate athlete's compensation, rights, and athletic scholarships. (8/1/25)

COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES

Last Action

Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.

5/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Education4/4/2025

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