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Governor Whitmer Signs Bills Allowing Collegiate Athletes to Receive Compensation for the First Time In Michigan History
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Governor Whitmer Signs Bills Allowing Collegiate Athletes to Receive Compensation for the First Time In Michigan History
LANSING, Mich. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation today allowing student athletes to use their own name, image, likeness, and reputation for financial compensation. This marks the first time in Michigan history that collegiate athletes will have the opportunity to financially benefit from the countless hours they commit to their sport while attending school.
“For years we have all enjoyed the incredible talent of young athletes across the state. This legislation will change the lives of young men and women for years to come,” said
College Students Can Get Compensation in Michigan
For the first time in history, Michigan student athletes will have a way to make money while they play for their college or university. Bi-partisan bills, signed into law today, allow student athletes to use their own name, image, likeness, and reputation for financial compensation. But they won’t actually take effect until a year from now.
“For years we have all enjoyed the incredible talent of young athletes across the state. This legislation will change the lives of young men and women for years to come,” said Governor Whitmer. “I am hopeful that the NCAA will set a national standard so that all players across the country are afforded the same opportunities. As always stay safe and go green!”
December 30, 2020
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed legislation that will allow college athletes to be paid. The governor’s office has released the following:
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation today allowing student athletes to use their own name, image, likeness, and reputation for financial compensation. This marks the first time in Michigan history that collegiate athletes will have the opportunity to financially benefit from the countless hours they commit to their sport while attending school.
“For years we have all enjoyed the incredible talent of young athletes across the state. This legislation will change the lives of young men and women for years to come,” said
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LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation today allowing student athletes to use their own name, image, likeness, and reputation for financial compensation. This marks the first time in Michigan history that collegiate athletes will have the opportunity to financially benefit from the countless hours they commit to their sport while attending school.
“For years we have all enjoyed the incredible talent of young athletes across the state. This legislation will change the lives of young men and women for years to come,” said Governor Whitmer. “As one of the first states in the nation to pass this historic legislation, I am proud to sign this bipartisan legislation today on behalf of our current and future student athletes. I am hopeful that the NCAA will set a national standard so that all players across the country are afforded the same opportunities. As always stay safe and go green!