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LA SB200
Bill
Status
4/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jeremy Stine
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AI Summary
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Defines "international intercollegiate athlete" as a non-U.S. citizen or national enrolled in a Louisiana postsecondary institution who participates in an athletic program
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Limits athletic scholarships awarded to foreign citizens to no more than 25% of available scholarships per roster within each athletic program per academic year
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Excludes nonresident international student athletes from name, image, and likeness (NIL) compensation rights unless they have obtained permanent legal status in the U.S.
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Prohibits international athletes from receiving athletic scholarships if they have previously received salary or financial assistance from a professional sports organization
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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