110 ILCS 190/1
Short title
Short title. This Act may be cited as the Student-Athlete Endorsement Rights Act. (Source: P.A. 102-42, eff. 7-1-21.)
Illinois Compiled Statutes 110 ILCS 190 — Student-Athlete Endorsement Rights Act.
Illinois · statute · 110 ILCS 190 · 12 active provisions
110 ILCS 190/5
Definitions
Definitions. In this Act: "Booster" means a person or entity that has made, within the past 5 years, a financial contribution in an amount greater than $1,000 to a postsecondary educational institution's athletics department or an athletics booster organization of that institution. The purchase of season or single game…
110 ILCS 190/10
Compensation
Compensation. Except as provided in Section 15: (1) A student-athlete may earn compensation, commensurate with market value, for the use of the name, image, likeness, or voice of the student-athlete and obtain and retain an agent for any matter or activity relating to such compensation. (2) A student-athlete may not ea…
110 ILCS 190/15
Postsecondary educational institutions; limitations; prohibitions
Postsecondary educational institutions; limitations; prohibitions. (a) Except as provided in this Act, a postsecondary educational institution shall not uphold any contract, rule, regulation, standard, or other requirement that prevents a student-athlete of that institution from earning compensation as a result of the…
110 ILCS 190/20
Agents; publicity rights; third party licensees
Agents; publicity rights; third party licensees. (a) An agent, legal representative, or other professional service provider offering services to a student-athlete shall, to the extent required, comply with the federal Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act and any other applicable laws, rules, or regulations. (b) A…
110 ILCS 190/22
Educational programming
Educational programming. Postsecondary educational institutions are encouraged to provide financial literacy, brand management, and life skills programming designed for student athletes. The programming may include information on time management skills necessary for success as a student athlete and available academic r…
110 ILCS 190/25
Term of student-athlete contract
Term of student-athlete contract. A contract or representation agreement relating to the use of the student-athlete's name, image, likeness, or voice that is entered into while the student-athlete is participating in an intercollegiate sport at a postsecondary educational institution may not extend beyond the student-a…
110 ILCS 190/30
Construction
Construction. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to modify any requirements or obligations imposed under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. (Source: P.A. 102-42, eff. 7-1-21.)
110 ILCS 190/35
Liability
Liability. No postsecondary educational institution shall be subject to a claim for damages of any kind under this Act, including, but not limited to, a claim for unfair trade or competition or tortious interference. No postsecondary educational institution shall be subject to a claim for damages related to its adoptio…
110 ILCS 190/40
Disclosure exemption
Disclosure exemption. Information written, produced, collected, assembled, or otherwise maintained by a postsecondary educational institution that includes, reveals, or otherwise relates to the terms of an existing or proposed student-athlete publicity rights agreement is exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Inf…
110 ILCS 190/45
Additional benefits
Additional benefits. A postsecondary educational institution may provide intangible benefits, including priority status or other items of de minimis or nonmonetary value, as an incentive to individuals, companies, or other third parties that provide money, benefits, opportunities, or other services to an outside entity…
110 ILCS 190/99
Effective date
Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law or on July 1, 2021, whichever is later. (Source: P.A. 102-42, eff. 7-1-21.)