Legislation letting college student athletes benefit from endorsements is headed for final approval from the governor. Efforts to pass a similar measure have been underway in recent years, giving college athletes a chance to get an agent and sign endorsement deals. It’s supported by Representative Jonathan Carroll of Northbrook.
“As we watch things like the NFL Draft and the NBA Draft, we see these guys in their college uniforms and the universities are very proud of the things that they do. Unfortunately, their likeness, they are not compensated for. This gets us closer to actually doing the right thing.”
The bill now awaits the governor’s signature into law.
***Report Courtesy of the Illinois Department of Central Management Services***
