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 conditions under which student-athletes can earn compensation for their name, image, or likeness. The bill prohibits postsecondary institutions and athletic organizations from restricting or penalizing student-athletes for exercising these rights, while also requiring that any contracts entered into by student-athletes must comply with the written requirements specified in Section 28-2-903.

Additionally, Section 28-2-903 is amended to include that agreements relating to a college athlete's student-athlete rights must be in writing to be valid. This includes contracts that provide compensation for the use of a student-athlete's name, image, or likeness. The bill is set to take effect on June 1, 2025, ensuring that all relevant agreements are formalized in writing to protect the rights of student-athletes.

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