The Uniform College Athlete Name, Image, or Likeness Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025 addresses the urgent need to amend the Uniform College Athlete Name, Image, or Likeness Act of 2022. The proposed amendments would allow educational institutions, conferences, and athletic associations to assist college athletes in selecting and working with name, image, or likeness (NIL) agents, as well as to provide direct compensation to athletes for the use of their NIL. This change is necessary to align District law with upcoming NCAA regulations that expand institutional support for student-athlete NIL activities, ensuring that local institutions and athletes remain competitive.

Additionally, the resolution seeks to delay the implementation of new public financial disclosure requirements for certain boards and commissions, which were recently added by the Board of Ethics and Government Accountability (BEGA). The Council recognizes that many volunteer members of these boards were unaware of the new requirements and may reconsider their service if subjected to public disclosure. By pausing the applicability of these requirements until the end of the year, the Council aims to engage with affected parties to better understand the rationale behind the changes and explore alternative disclosure methods. The resolution is deemed an emergency measure, allowing for immediate adoption after a single reading.