Wisconsin lawmakers from both parties are drafting a bill that allows college athletes to hire outside agents and profit from their status starting in 2023, a change that could upend the state's college sports landscape.
Similar to California's "Fair Pay to Play" law passed last month, Wisconsin's bill would make it illegal for state universities to revoke an athlete's scholarship or eligibility for taking money, for example, through endorsements, autograph signings or social media advertising. It would also ban the NCAA from penalizing schools for allowing student athletes to be compensated for use of their name, image or likeness.