Utah lawmakers consider a bill (HB202) to make NIL contracts between athletes and universities secret.

Utah lawmakers are considering a bill (HB202) that would make name, image, and likeness (NIL) contracts between athletes and universities in the state secret. Critics argue that this secrecy would be a mistake and would not align with the need for transparency and accountability. The NCAA recently lost a federal lawsuit that challenged its rules against recruiting inducements, and lifting these restrictions would bring more clarity and make previously prohibited practices permissible.

February 28, 2024
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