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New York becomes the third state to introduce student-athlete income legislation

This week New York became the third state (following California and South Carolina) to introduce legislation to allow college athletes the opportunity to earn compensation from use of their likeness as Senator Kevin Parker from Brooklyn introduced NY State Senate Bill S6722.

New York is the latest state to introduce bill allowing college athlete pay for use of name, image, and likeness! No way the NCAA can stop states from making sure their college athletes have equal rights! We support this bill 100%, thanks @SenatorParker https://t.co/S5HUSxW4pB

— NCPA (@NCPANOW) September 18, 2019

California state senator Nancy Skinner’s “Fair Pay to Play” bill has already been sent to Governor Gavin Newsom for final approval.