State debate begins over paying college athletes for ‘name, image, likeness’ rights – but some criticize lack of transparency

Colorado Public Radio: The discussion over radical changes to how college athletes are compensated kicked off at the Colorado State Legislature on Wednesday.

Lawmakers peppered CU Boulder representatives with questions about the legislation, House Bill 1041, that would allow higher education institutions to pay students directly for their “Name, Image and Likeness” or NIL. No action was taken and the discussion will continue, likely next week. 

Among the contentious issues is a provision of the bill that prohibits public disclosure of contracts between student-athletes and higher education institutions.

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