NCAA Athletes Would Get Image Rights Under Proposed Change

June 28, 2021, 9:40 PM UTC

The NCAA moved a step closer to eliminating its red-line ban against student athletes exploiting their publicity rights, while keeping pay-for-play and recruitment inducement prohibitions in place.

The college sports governing body issued a press release Monday saying its Division I Council recommended suspension of amateurism rules related to name, image, and likeness.

If the Division I Board of Directors adopts the change, college athletes could engage in publicity rights activities, including with companies that manage such rights, but would have to report their activities and conform to state law. The board is set to meet on June 30.

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