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NC S574
Bill
AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "agency contract" under North Carolina's Uniform Athlete Agents Act to include Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) contracts in addition to professional sports and endorsement contracts.
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Requires NIL agency contracts to include a warning notice advising student-athletes to consult their institution before entering into NIL contracts and warning that conflicts with state law or institutional policies may result in loss of athletic eligibility.
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Prohibits athlete agents currently or formerly employed by an educational institution within the prior two years from entering into NIL agency contracts with student-athletes enrolled at that institution.
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Exempts records related to student-athlete NIL contracts from public disclosure under North Carolina's public records law when the records are only in an institution of higher education's possession for compliance review purposes.
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Establishes that student-athletes may cancel NIL agency contracts within 14 days after signing and allows student-athletes to void contracts that don't comply with required contract form provisions.
Legislative Description
Authorize NIL Agency Contracts
Advertising & Marketing; Colleges & Universities; Communications; Contracts; Education; Higher Education; Minors; Notification;
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
5/3/2023