The name, image, and likeness bill both John Calipari and Mitch Barnhart spoke on behalf of in Frankfort has passed the Kentucky House.
Senate Bill 6, which protects the ability for student-athletes to be compensated for their name, image, and likeness, previously passed the Senate as amended 37-0. Now it has passed the KY House 89-2, with the bill now heading to Gov. Andy Beshear’s desk for one final signature.
SB 6 is sponsored by Max Wise (R), Whitney Westerfield (R), and Morgan McGarvey (D).
Beshear previously signed an executive order to allow NIL deals with student-athletes in Kentucky, which went into effect on July 1, 2021.