New NY legislation allows student-athletes to make money off their likeness
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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.