State of Florida officially changes NIL law

Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty ImagesThe State of Florida has officially adjusted its Name, Image and Likeness law, remedying language that prohibited schools from being involved in NIL deals amongst other changes.

Last Friday, the Florida Senate voted 34-0 to send the bill to Governor Ron DeSantis’ desk for him to sign, just a day after the Florida House voted 113-0 in favor of the new language for how NIL is conducted in Florida.

On Thursday, February 16, DeSantis’ signed the bill into law in a ceremony attended by group of athletes and coaches from the state, including FSU head coach Mike Norvell, quarterback Jordan Travis and soccer player LeiLanni…