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NC S574

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/2/2023

Primary Sponsor

Amy Galey

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House5/3/2023
Rules and Operations of the Senate4/25/2023
Judiciary4/19/2023
Education/Higher Education4/10/2023
Rules and Operations of the Senate4/5/2023

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