This bill amends Section 20-1-232 of the Montana Code Annotated to revise laws regarding student-athlete rights and protections. The key change is the elimination of the prohibition on postsecondary institutions and athletic organizations from providing compensation to prospective or current student-athletes for the use of their name, image, or likeness. The bill defines "student-athlete rights" to include the ability to earn compensation and retain professional representation, while also stipulating that student-athletes cannot receive compensation directly from their postsecondary institution.

Additionally, the bill outlines the rights of student-athletes to enter into contracts for compensation, provided these do not conflict with team rules or existing contracts with the institution. It mandates that student-athletes disclose such contracts to their institution and allows institutions to include provisions in scholarship agreements regarding the use of an athlete's name, image, and likeness. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 20-1-232
SB0271_1(1): 20-1-232
SB0271_1(2): 20-1-232
SB0271_1(3): 20-1-232
SB0271_1(4): 20-1-232
SB0271_1(5): 20-1-232
SB0271_1: 20-1-232
SB0271_X(1): 20-1-232
SB0271_X(2): 20-1-232
SB0271_X(3): 20-1-232
SB0271_X(4): 20-1-232
SB0271_X(5): 20-1-232
SB0271_X: 20-1-232