H 1267 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to college athlete compensation

This bill prohibits colleges and athletic organizations from stopping student-athletes from earning money when their name, image, or likeness is used by third parties. It ensures that scholarships are not revoked or eligibility lost if athletes accept such payments or hire professional agents for legal or contract matters. However, the law forbids receiving compensation if it is tied to attending a specific school, based on athletic performance, or provided directly by the institution itself. Additionally, any athlete agent working with these students must be registered in the state of Massachusetts.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Mar 6, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Higher Education
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Steven Howitt
RRepublican
MA
4th Bristol