New NY legislation allows student-athletes to make money off their likeness
Albany's Chuck Champion shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo / Charlie Riedel)
There’s a new level of protection for student-athletes in New York. Gov. Hochul signed legislation to allow college student-athletes to get paid for their name, image and likeness.
Legislation specifically stops a college or athletic conference like the NCAA from upholding any rules to stop them from making money.
The legislation also mandates NCAA Division I programs provide student-athletes services to help them with degree completion, career development, financial and mental health and harassment training.