Bill Summary
HB 981 Athlete Representation and Compensation (2025 Session)
Athlete Representation and Compensation : Prohibits certain contracts between athlete agent & student athlete from allowing athlete agent to receive more than specified percentage of student athlete's total compensation derived from use of student athlete's name, image, or likeness; defines "name, image, & likeness collective"; requires DBPR to maintain database of athlete agents which is accessible to public; provides short title; prohibits FHSAA bylaws from requiring student athletes to register compensation with specified entities; authorizes certain high school student athletes to earn compensation for use of their name, image, or likeness; requires students under certain age to obtain parental consent to earn such compensation; prohibits such student athletes from engaging in activities or entering into contracts & agreements that meet specified criteria; defines "name, image, & likeness collective"; authorizes student athletes to consult with authorized advisors; requires students under specified age to obtain parental consent for such consultation; provides requirements for such advisors; provides school responsibilities & requirements. Effective Date: July 1, 2025
02/24/25
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Filed
03/02/25
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Referred to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee; Education & Employment Committee; Commerce Committee
03/02/25
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Now in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
03/17/25
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On Committee agenda - Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee, 03/19/25, 1:00 pm, 212 K - PCS
03/19/25
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Favorable with CS by Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee; 15 Yeas, 1 Nay
03/20/25
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Committee Substitute Text (C1) Filed
03/21/25
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Now in Education & Employment Committee
03/31/25
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On Committee agenda - Education & Employment Committee, 04/02/25, 4:00 pm, 102 H
No amendments to this bill text filed.
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April 2, 2025 - Room 102 H

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