The Uniform College Athlete Name, Image, or Likeness Amendment Act of 2025 seeks to amend Section 215 of the Uniform College Athlete Name, Image, or Likeness Act of 2022 to align with recent changes in NCAA Bylaws and a legal settlement regarding college athletes' rights to monetize their name, image, and likeness (NIL). The proposed amendments will allow educational institutions to assist college athletes in selecting and arranging for NIL agents, as well as collecting payments from third parties involved in NIL agreements. Additionally, the bill removes the existing prohibition against institutions providing compensation to college athletes for their NIL.

The amendments include the insertion of new provisions that explicitly permit institutions to engage in these activities, thereby ensuring that universities and college athletes in the District are not disadvantaged compared to their counterparts in other jurisdictions. The bill reflects a collaborative effort, having received support from representatives of local universities, and aims to modernize the legal framework governing college athletes' NIL opportunities in response to evolving NCAA regulations and legal precedents.