Bill
H 3255
Overview: H 3255, "Uniform Athlete Agents Act", Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works, Introduced on February 27, 2025.Purpose and Intent: The Uniform Athlete Agents
Overview: H 3255, "Uniform Athlete Agents Act", Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works, Introduced on February 27, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The Uniform Athlete Agents Act aims to establish consistent regulations for athlete agents who represent student-athletes in contract negotiations and marketing activities. The primary goals are to protect the eligibility of student-athletes and ensure transparency in the agent-athlete relationship.
Key Provisions:
- Require athlete agents to register with the state and meet certain educational and professional requirements
- Mandate that agents provide student-athletes with a disclosure form outlining the terms of their representation
- Prohibit agents from giving gifts or inducements to student-athletes or their family members
- Allow universities to sue agents who violate the law and jeopardize a student-athlete's eligibility
Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would primarily impact student-athletes, their families, and the athlete agents who represent them. Key anticipated effects include increased transparency and accountability in the agent-athlete relationship, as well as better protection of student-athlete eligibility.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been referred to the Committee on Education and Public Works for consideration. If passed by the legislature, it would establish the Uniform Athlete Agents Act in the state.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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