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Conference committee adopts emergency amendment to House Bill 3694-B allowing direct compensation for college athletes
Summary
On June 9, 2025, the conference committee for House Bill 3694-B adopted the B-6 amendment adding an emergency clause so Oregon institutions may immediately implement provisions allowing direct compensation of student athletes for name, image and likeness; the committee also concurred with Senate amendments and sent the bill back to the floors.
The Oregon legislative conference committee on House Bill 3694-B voted June 9, 2025, to adopt a B-6 amendment that adds an emergency clause and to concur in Senate amendments, sending the measure back to each chamber for final action.
The changes would allow colleges and universities in Oregon to directly compensate student athletes — and prospective student athletes — for use of their name, image and likeness (NIL). "House Bill 3,694 b modifies statutes relating to the rights of college athletes in Oregon to control and profit from their name, image, and likeness," said Chris, the bill analyst, during the committee work session.
Committee members said the emergency clause is intended to align Oregon law with a recent national…
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