House Bill No. 513, introduced by Representative Young, seeks to amend Louisiana's laws regarding the compensation of intercollegiate and interscholastic athletes. The bill introduces new definitions for "high school," "interscholastic athlete," and "interscholastic athletic program," while also establishing guidelines that require postsecondary institutions to create policies governing athletes' rights to earn compensation for their name, image, and likeness. It emphasizes that athletes should have the opportunity to profit from their identity without undue restrictions from their institutions. The legislation also mandates that high schools obtain parental consent for athletes under eighteen to enter into compensation agreements and prohibits high schools from preventing athletes from earning compensation or obtaining professional representation.

Furthermore, the bill outlines specific restrictions on the types of compensation interscholastic athletes can receive, such as prohibiting advertising for alcohol, cannabis, and tobacco products. It ensures that high schools cannot declare an athlete ineligible for earning compensation and prohibits the use of school facilities and branding for such purposes without permission. The governing authority for interscholastic athletics is also tasked with providing educational resources to athletes and their guardians about their rights and responsibilities concerning compensation. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the rights of athletes and promote fair compensation practices in Louisiana's educational institutions.

Statutes affected:
HB513 Original: 17:3702(3), 17:3703(D), 17:3703(D)(1)
HB513 Engrossed: 17:3702(3), 17:3703(D), 17:3703(D)(1)