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 to contract with athlete agents. The bill also stipulates that postsecondary institutions cannot restrict or penalize student-athletes for exercising these rights. Additionally, it introduces a new requirement that any contract made under this section must comply with the written requirements specified in Section 28-2-903.

Furthermore, Section 28-2-903 is amended to include agreements related to college athletes' rights as a category that must be in writing to be valid. This ensures that any contract concerning a student-athlete's rights, including their name, image, and likeness, is formally documented. 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