Fansided · Oct 24, 2019
NCAA athletics: Florida could be game-changer in athlete pay
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday he would support a measure to allow college athletes to make money off endorsements. Much to the chagrin of the NCAA.
On Thursday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he would support a bill allowing college athletes in the state to earn money from endorsements and use of their name, likeness or image — bucking the NCAA, who opposes any such measure.
A bill introduced in the Florida House would allow just that.
The bill, filed by Florida House Democrat Leader Kionne McGhee of Miami, mirrors a bill passed and signed into law in California. A similar bill was filed by State Rep. Chip LaMarca, a Republican from Lighthouse Point.