Introduced
February 2023
Sponsor
Florida Legislature
Committee
N/A - Enacted
Vote Deadline
N/A
Effective Date
March 24, 2023
Summary
Emergency deregulation legislation passed in response to NCAA sanctions against University of Miami over the Cavinder twins NIL deal. Removed institutional restrictions and liability, allowing Florida schools to actively assist athletes with NIL deals.
Key Provisions
School Assistance Permitted
Schools and coaches can now actively assist athletes in securing NIL deals.
Liability Removal
Removed institutional liability for NIL activities, protecting schools from NCAA enforcement.
Booster Involvement
Allowed boosters to interact with athletes on NIL matters without jeopardizing eligibility.
Protective Legislation
Designed to protect Florida schools from NCAA investigations like the Miami/Cavinder ruling.
Current Law
HB 7-B is currently in effect and governs how Florida institutions can participate in NIL activities. It supplements the original SB 646 framework.
Potential Impact
This law was a direct response to the NCAA sanctioning Miami over the Cavinder twins deal. It effectively told the NCAA that Florida would not allow its schools to be penalized for NIL activity. Other states followed with similar protective legislation.
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