Mississippi · 2026 Regular Session
An Act To Enact The Athletes Agents Reform Act; To Require Athlete Agents To Make Certain Disclosures To Student-athletes Before Executing An Agency Contract Or Endorsement Contract; To Create The Student-athlete Protection Fund As A Special Fund Within The Treasury; To Authorize The Secretary Of State To Compensate Certain Student-athletes; To Provide That A Student- Athlete Has A Right Of Action Against An Athlete Agent For Damages Caused By A Violation Of This Act; To Authorize A Court To Direct Compensation From The Student-athlete Protection Fund; To Amend Section 73-42-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term "athlete Agent" To Include Attorneys, Marketers, Or Professional Advisors Of Student-athletes; To Amend Section 73-42-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Fees For Registration And Renewal Of Licenses Under This Chapter; To Provide That 33% Of The Funds Collected For License Registration And Renewal Be Deposited Into The Student-athlete Protection Fund; To Amend Section 73-42-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Athlete Agents From Entering Into Agreements That Would Create Conflicts Of Interest Without Written Consent Of The…
Died In Committee (2026-02-03)