H4583: Intercollegiate athlete NIL

Legislative Summary

Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 59-158-45 So As To Provide The Governing Actions, Sanctions, Bylaws, And Rules Of Athletic Conferences Or Collegiate Athletic Associations May Not Interfere With The Ability Of Intercollegiate Athletes To Earn Compensation For Their Name, Image, Or Likeness Or Participate In Intercollegiate Athletic Events Unless The Athlete Has Committed Certain Rules Violations; And By Amending Section 59-158-40, Relating To The Prohibition On Institutions Of Higher Learning Preventing Or Unduly Restricting Intercollegiate Athletes From Earning Compensation For Use Of Their Name, Image, Or Likeness, So As To Make A Conforming Change.