Senate Passes Landmark NIL Legislation to Protect Oklahoma Student Athletes

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate has approved Senate Bill 490, authored by Senator Todd Gollihare, marking a significant step in modernizing the state’s collegiate athletics landscape. The bill, which passed the Senate floor on March 17, amends the Student Athlete Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Rights Act to align with the evolving national framework of collegiate sports while ensuring ...