Maryland lawmakers OK college athlete endorsement bill Follow Us
Question of the Day By - Associated Press - Wednesday, March 17, 2021
ANNAPOLIS Maryland lawmakers aren’t waiting on the NCAA or Congress to allow college athletes to earn money from endorsements.
The Maryland Senate unanimously passed legislation Tuesday. The House passed a similar measure earlier this month. The legislation still needs a final vote by the other chamber for lawmakers to send legislation to Gov. Larry Hogan.
The Jordan McNair Safe and Fair Play Act is named after the former University of Maryland offensive lineman who died in 2018 after suffering from heatstroke at a team workout. It would require athletic departments to implement guidelines to prevent, assess, and treat serious sports-related conditions.
Maryland lawmakers OK college athlete endorsement bill
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