B26-0239

Uniform College Athlete Name, Image, or Likeness Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

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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.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Final Reading

11 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

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History

May 23, 2025

Council

Act A26-0069 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 006112, Expires on Aug 17, 2025

May 20, 2025

Council

Returned from Mayor

May 19, 2025

Council

Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0069, Expires on Aug 17, 2025