HB 5217 Summary

• Prohibits postsecondary educational institutions and athletic organizations (including the NCAA) from preventing college athletes from earning compensation for use of their name, image, or likeness (NIL) rights or from participating in athletics based on such compensation.

• Allows student athletes to obtain professional representation (athlete agents, financial advisors, or attorneys) for NIL-related contracts and legal matters without institutional or athletic association interference.

• Requires students to disclose proposed NIL opportunities or contracts to their institution at least 7 days before committing, allowing the institution to identify conflicts with existing team agreements.

• Protects athletic scholarships and grants-in-aid from revocation or reduction based on a student earning NIL compensation; prohibits institutions from providing compensation to prospective athletes for NIL rights.

• Takes effect December 31, 2022, with reporting requirements for nonprofit trade associations representing Michigan postsecondary institutions to provide updates on NCAA policy development and congressional action regarding student athlete compensation.