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Ohio state Senator Niraj Antani introduced legislation that would allow college athletes to be compensated for their name, image and likeness.
"These college students should be able to benefit from their own name, image and likeness," Antani said. "Most will not get endorsement deals from major shoe and apparel companies but rather from their hometown businesses, such as an auto dealer or bookstore. My bill legalizes this in a safe and reasonable manner."
The Athletic's Bill Landis wrote athletes in Ohio would have the opportunity to hire professional representation. While universities couldn't veto an endorsement deal, there would be some restrictions. Athletes couldn't partner with casinos or promote the sale or marijuana or alcohol.