Bill
B 26-0240
Overview: B 26-0240, Uniform College Athlete Name, Image, or Likeness Temporary Amendment Act of 2025, Law L26-0026, Effective from Aug 21, 2025, Expires on Apr 03, 2026, Introduce
Overview: B 26-0240, Uniform College Athlete Name, Image, or Likeness Temporary Amendment Act of 2025, Law L26-0026, Effective from Aug 21, 2025, Expires on Apr 03, 2026, Introduced: May 05, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This temporary legislation amends the District's existing law governing the use of college athletes' name, image, and likeness (NIL). The bill aims to align the District's NIL rules with a new national standard, ensuring that local college athletes can fully benefit from commercial opportunities.
Key Provisions:
- Allows college athletes to earn compensation for the use of their name, image, and likeness
- Prohibits schools and the NCAA from restricting or punishing athletes for NIL activities
- Requires schools to provide financial literacy and life skills training for athletes
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- College athletes in the District will be able to monetize their name, image, and likeness
- Universities and the NCAA will be required to adapt their policies to comply with the new rules
- Consumers and businesses may see more opportunities to engage with college athletes
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill was signed into law as L26-0026, effective from August 21, 2025
- The law is set to expire on April 3, 2026, after which the previous NIL rules would be reinstated
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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