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HB2800: Prohibiting postsecondary educational institutions from using or commingling state moneys or student fees to compensate a collegiate student athlete for the use of the athlete's name, image, likeness rights or athletic reputation.

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill prohibits Kansas colleges and universities from using state money or student fees to pay student athletes for using their names, images, or athletic reputations.

Who This Affects

Kansas college students who are also athletes will be affected by this bill, as they will not receive compensation for the use of their name, image, or reputation.

Key Provisions

• Prohibits colleges and universities from using state money to pay student athletes • Prevents the commingling of student fees with state funds to compensate student athletes • Applies to postsecondary educational institutions in Kansas

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Timeline

Introduced

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Last Action

House Referred to Committee on Appropriations

Mar 17, 2026

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