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SB2554: College Athlete Economic Freedom Act

: Christopher Murphy (D-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Jul 26, 2023
Sports and recreation
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

A bill to establish name, image, and likeness rights for college athletes at institutions of higher education, and for other purposes.

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This bill would give college athletes the right to profit from their name, image, and likeness—meaning they could earn money from endorsements, sponsorships, and similar deals. Currently, college athletes at most schools cannot be paid for using their own name or face. The bill applies to athletes at colleges and universities across the country. It was introduced by Senator Christopher Murphy and is currently awaiting review.

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