Emergency amendment to allow college athletes to profit from their name, image, or likeness.

The District of Columbia B26-0239, passed in 2025, amends the Uniform College Athlete Name, Image, or Likeness Act to allow college athletes to profit from their name, image, or likeness. This emergency amendment provides immediate relief to college athletes, enabling them to engage in activities that capitalize on their personal brand. The act ensures that athletes can negotiate and enter into agreements related to their name, image, or likeness, while also protecting their rights and interests.

Emergency amendment to allow college athletes to profit from their name, image, or likeness.

The District of Columbia B26-0239, passed in 2025, amends the Uniform College Athlete Name, Image, or Likeness Act to allow college athletes to profit from their name, image, or likeness. This emergency amendment provides immediate relief to college athletes, enabling them to engage in activities that capitalize on their personal brand. The act ensures that athletes can negotiate and enter into agreements related to their name, image, or likeness, while also protecting their rights and interests.