A new law lets universities sue sports boosters and agents who expose the school to sanctions.
Gov. Mary Fallin signed Senate Bill 425 on Thursday. It goes into effect Nov. 1.
The measure allows a lawsuit against third parties who trigger penalties and economic losses against schools for breaking a governing body's rules. For example, if a booster gives cash to a student athlete in violation of NCAA rules and the NCAA fines the university, a court could order the booster to pay damages to the school.
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