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WI AB1034
Bill
Status
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Alex Dallman
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AI Summary
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UW System Board of Regents may enter into agreements compensating student athletes for use of their name, image, or likeness (NIL), but cannot use general purpose revenue to facilitate these opportunities
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Student athletes must disclose third-party NIL agreements before signing and cannot enter deals that conflict with board/institution policies or involve endorsements of tobacco, alcohol, gambling, banned substances, or illegal activities
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UW System institutions cannot prohibit student athletes from using their NIL outside official team activities or from obtaining professional representation such as agents or attorneys
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Appropriates $14.6 million annually in general purpose revenue for UW-Madison intercollegiate athletic facility maintenance debt service, replacing the previous 40% program revenue allocation
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Appropriates $200,000 annually each for UW-Milwaukee Klotsche Center and UW-Green Bay soccer complex maintenance debt service
Legislative Description
Name, image, and likeness rights for University of Wisconsin System student athletes; maintenance costs for University of Wisconsin–Madison intercollegiate athletic facilities; and making an appropriation. (FE)
Last Action
Placed on calendar 3-17-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
3/16/2026