A permanent name, image, and likeness bill is close to being complete in the state of Kentucky.
After John Calipari and Mitch Barnhart traveled to Frankfort to speak on behalf of the NIL bill in February, it passed through the Kentucky House Monday, making it a Governor Andy Beshear signature away from being official.
Senate Bill 6, which is the bill that protects the ability for student athletes to be compensated for their name, image, and likeness, passed through the KY house 89-2 earlier Monday.
With the current executive order expected to expire, getting this bill done will not only help the student athletes all across Kentucky, but will be a “model bill,” as other states seek to do the same.