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 include a new provision stating that any contract made under this section must comply with the written requirements outlined in Section 28-2-903. This section defines "student-athlete rights" and prohibits postsecondary institutions from restricting or penalizing student-athletes for exercising these rights, while also outlining the conditions under which student-athletes can enter into contracts for compensation.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 28-2-903 to specify 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 change ensures that such contracts are formally recognized and enforceable, thereby providing legal protection for student-athletes. 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