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MO HB892
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/17/2011
Primary Sponsor
Mike Talboy
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AI Summary
- Expands the definition of "athlete agent" to include individuals authorized by a student athlete to enter agreements, those working for athlete agents, and those representing themselves as athlete agents
- Requires athlete agents to notify athletic directors before contacting enrolled student athletes, and within 70 hours if contact occurs
- Prohibits athlete agents from giving materially false information, furnishing goods or services of value before contract signing, or providing benefits to individuals other than the student athlete or registered agents
- Increases criminal penalties for violations from class B misdemeanor to class A misdemeanor for first offense, with class D felony for second or subsequent offenses under subsection 2 of section 436.254
- Adds civil penalty authority allowing the attorney general to seek up to $250,000 in damages and permits courts to revoke registration for up to five years for violations
Legislative Description
Changes the laws regarding student athlete agents
Last Action
Referred: Professional Registration and Licensing (H)
4/12/2011
Committee Referrals
Professional Registration And Licensing4/12/2011
Full Bill Text
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