HB 1190 Summary

• Enhances Secretary of State's authority to investigate athlete agents through expanded powers to conduct investigations, subpoena witnesses, compel testimony, and require production of records.

• Requires athlete agents to provide additional application information including pending litigation, licenses/registrations in other states, and consent to criminal background checks; agents must notify Secretary of State within 30 days of material changes to registration information.

• Mandates athlete agents notify educational institutions in writing before initiating contact with student-athletes or their family members; requires 72-hour notice to athletic director after signing an agency contract.

• Increases application and renewal fees to $200.00 and adds fees for criminal background check processing; establishes Secretary of State authority to issue cease-and-desist orders and administrative penalties up to $25,000.00 for violations.

• Codifies new enforcement procedures allowing Secretary of State to issue final orders subject to circuit court appeal, with findings of fact conclusive if supported by substantial evidence.