Introduced
2020 Session
Sponsor
Florida Legislature
Committee
N/A - Enacted
Vote Deadline
N/A
Effective Date
July 1, 2021
Summary
Florida's original collegiate NIL law that made the state the second in the nation (after California) to allow college athletes to earn compensation from their name, image, and likeness. Governor DeSantis signed this landmark legislation on June 12, 2020.
Key Provisions
College NIL Permitted
Allowed Florida college athletes to monetize their name, image, and likeness.
Pioneer Status
Made Florida the second state (after California) to pass college NIL legislation.
Agent Certification
Required athlete agents to be certified by the state.
No Institutional Restrictions
Schools could not restrict athletes from NIL opportunities.
Current Law
This law was later modified by HB 7-B in 2023 to remove institutional liability restrictions. The original SB 646 framework remains the foundation of Florida college NIL.
Potential Impact
SB 646 positioned Florida as a national leader in NIL rights, helping Florida schools compete for top recruits. UF, FSU, and Miami immediately became more attractive to recruits seeking NIL opportunities.
Official Resources
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