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NE LB370
Bill
Status
1/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Megan Hunt
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AI Summary
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Amends Nebraska's NIL Rights Act to allow student-athletes to receive compensation directly from postsecondary institutions, athletic program supporters, NIL collectives, or third parties for use of their name, image, likeness, or athletic reputation
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Prohibits collegiate athletic associations from penalizing student-athletes, institutions, or third parties for NIL activities protected under the act, and bars institutions from complying with association rules that conflict with the act
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Requires written contracts for NIL payments of $5,000 or more annually, including payment details, obligations, and termination terms
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Establishes requirements for athlete agent agreements, including a 15-day rescission period, prohibition on agents with certain criminal convictions, and mandatory written acknowledgments from student-athletes
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Allows student-athletes, institutions, NIL collectives, and third parties to bring civil actions for violations, with remedies including actual damages, equitable relief, and attorney's fees
Legislative Description
Change provisions of the Nebraska Student-Athlete Name, Image, or Likeness Rights Act
Last Action
Title printed. Carryover bill
1/7/2026