The bill mandates that a written contract is required for agreements related to a college athlete's student-athlete rights, specifically concerning their name, image, and likeness. It amends Section 20-1-232 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to define "student-athlete rights" and outlines the protections afforded to student-athletes, including the right to earn compensation and retain professional representation. The bill prohibits postsecondary institutions and athletic organizations from restricting or penalizing student-athletes for exercising these rights. Additionally, it stipulates that any contract entered into by a student-athlete must comply with the written requirements outlined in Section 28-2-903.

Furthermore, Section 28-2-903 is amended to include that agreements relating to a college athlete's student-athlete rights, including their name, image, and likeness, must be in writing to be valid. This aligns with existing requirements for other types of agreements that must be documented in writing. The bill is set to take effect on June 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 20-1-232, 28-2-903
SB0482_1(1): 20-1-232, 28-2-903
SB0482_1(2): 20-1-232, 28-2-903
SB0482_1(3): 20-1-232, 28-2-903
SB0482_1(4): 20-1-232, 28-2-903
SB0482_1(5): 20-1-232, 28-2-903
SB0482_1(6): 20-1-232, 28-2-903
SB0482_1: 20-1-232, 28-2-903
SB0482_X(1): 20-1-232, 28-2-903
SB0482_X(10): 20-1-232, 28-2-903
SB0482_X(11): 20-1-232, 28-2-903
SB0482_X(12): 20-1-232, 28-2-903
SB0482_X(2): 20-1-232, 28-2-903
SB0482_X(3): 20-1-232, 28-2-903
SB0482_X(4): 20-1-232, 28-2-903
SB0482_X(5): 20-1-232, 28-2-903
SB0482_X(6): 20-1-232, 28-2-903
SB0482_X(7): 20-1-232, 28-2-903
SB0482_X(8): 20-1-232, 28-2-903
SB0482_X(9): 20-1-232, 28-2-903
SB0482_X: 20-1-232, 28-2-903