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 changes are prompted by the NCAA's recent addition of Article 22, which expands the permissible activities of educational institutions in supporting college athletes' NIL pursuits. The bill aims to ensure that universities and college athletes in the District of Columbia are not disadvantaged compared to their counterparts in other jurisdictions. The proposed amendments have garnered support from local educational representatives, indicating a collaborative effort to modernize the legal framework governing college athletics in the District.