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House approves bill letting colleges sign name, image and likeness contracts amid transparency concerns
Summary
The House passed House Bill 10‑41 to allow colleges to contract with student athletes for their name, image and likeness (NIL). Supporters urged universities to adopt transparency and equity safeguards; debate focused on reporting, Title IX implications and sealing athlete contracts.
The House of Representatives on Feb. 18 approved House Bill 10‑41, a measure authorizing institutions of higher education in the state to enter into contracts with student athletes for use of their name, image and likeness (NIL). Supporters said the bill aims to clarify how colleges may permit and administer such contracts while urging universities to address transparency and equity concerns.
Assistant Majority Leader Bacon, who spoke at length during third‑reading debate, framed the bill as a response to the national shift that followed litigation recognizing…
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