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Committee opposes proposed state ban on NIL earnings for middle and high school athletes
Cleveland City Council Committee on Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion · March 2, 2026
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Summary
The committee approved Resolution 239 expressing opposition to House Bill 661, with Councilman Starr saying the bill would prevent student athletes from earning compensation from name, image and likeness (NIL) and could harm students who rely on that income.
The Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee voted March 2 to approve Resolution 239, which opposes House Bill 661 and any legislation that would prevent middle and high school students from earning compensation tied to their name, image or likeness.
Councilman Starr, a sponsor, told the committee the bill…
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