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Nebraska bill would update NIL law so universities can directly participate in athlete compensation
Summary
Sen. Megan Hunt introduced LB370 to amend Nebraska’s student athlete name, image and likeness (NIL) statute so universities and conferences can more clearly support and potentially compensate athletes, aligning state law with recent litigation and settlement activity affecting the NCAA.
Senator Megan Hunt introduced LB370, a bill to update Nebraska's student‑athlete name, image and likeness (NIL) law to give athletes and universities clearer authority to enter into NIL agreements and to protect institutions and athletes from penalties under conference or NCAA policies.
Hunt said the bill responds to an evolving national legal landscape, including the U.S. Supreme Court and federal litigation that changed the NCAA’s regulatory environment and a proposed nationwide settlement (House v. NCAA) that could prompt universities and states to adapt statutes so local institutions remain competitive for recruits. The bill would: adopt standards for…
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