SB271

Remove prohibition on certain compensation for collegiate student-athlete's name/image/likeness

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Montana SB271 removes prohibition on collegiate student-athletes earning compensation for their name, image, or likeness.

Montana SB271 revises laws regarding student-athlete rights and protections by eliminating the prohibition on postsecondary institutions or athletic associations from providing compensation to student-athletes for the use of their name, image, or likeness. The bill allows student-athletes to earn compensation from third parties outside of official team activities. It also prohibits institutions from penalizing or restricting student-athletes for exercising these rights. The act takes effect immediately upon passage and approval.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

94 Yea

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 7, 2025

3:00 PM

House Education Hearing

Feb 11, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Education and Cultural Resources Hearing

History

May 8, 2025

Senate

Chapter Number Assigned

May 5, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by Governor

Apr 25, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Speaker