House Bill No. 608, introduced by Representative Chassion, amends R.S. 17:3703(M) to enhance the confidentiality of documents related to intercollegiate athletics revenue sharing programs. The bill stipulates that any document disclosed by an intercollegiate athlete to their postsecondary education institution regarding the terms and conditions of their compensation contract will be confidential and exempt from public records inspection. Additionally, it establishes that documents related to the negotiation of agreements with intercollegiate athletes will also be confidential.

Furthermore, the bill introduces specific exceptions to public records disclosure concerning the total revenue expended by postsecondary institutions as part of their athletics revenue sharing programs. It specifies that the amounts paid to individual athletes or allocated to specific sports or programs will not be subject to public disclosure. This legislation aims to protect the privacy of intercollegiate athletes while still allowing for some transparency regarding the overall financial aspects of athletics revenue sharing programs.

Statutes affected:
HB608 Original: 17:3703(M)
HB608 Engrossed: 17:3703(M)