Ohio has name, image and likeness legislation ready. Pressure on the NCAA to enact rules and regulations that would allow college athletes nationwide to profit off of their name, image and likeness by July 1 continues to ramp up. Gene Smith, Ohio State s athletic director, told
Eleven Warriors last week that he believes it s going to happen by that date. But if the NCAA is unable to pass something in the next five weeks, the state of Ohio – along with several other states – will be prepared to go forth with its own rules. Much-anticipated legislation in Ohio is set to be introduced on Monday that would allow college athletes to make money off of their name, image and likeness beginning on July 1.
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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.
The bill would give Ohio college athletes the right to earn money through endorsements and sponsorship deals.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio An Ohio lawmaker has introduced a bill that would give college athletes in the state the right to earn money through endorsements and sponsorship deals.
Sen. Niraj Antani is a Republican from suburban Dayton. He announced the legislation Monday at Ohio State University, where Athletic Director Gene Smith threw his weight behind the concept.
“We’ve been preparing for some form of legislation to be enacted and I am happy that all student-athletes at Ohio universities and schools will have an opportunity to capitalize on their own name, image and likeness, said Smith.