Calfornia’s governor, Gavon Newsome, signed the Fair Pay to Play Act into law on Monday, which means college athletes in the state of California will be able to hire agents and be paid for endorsements, starting in 2023.
It did not take long for other states lawmakers to propose similar bills to make this a reality in their states as Florida and Illinois’ lawmakers have done so. If these bills are voted and signed into the law, college athletes will be able to earn money off their likeness and images for the first time. Of course, there are some people, who are opposed to the paying of college athletes.