SB 2682 Mississippi Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Athletes Agents Reform Act; enact.

The Athletes Agents Reform Act requires athlete agents to disclose conflicts of interest, fees, and dual representation (such as representing both a student-athlete and a sponsor) to student-athletes at least 24 hours before signing contracts. It creates a Student-Athlete Protection Fund, funded by 33% of agent license fees, to compensate student-athletes harmed by agent misconduct or unlicensed activity. Student-athletes can sue agents for damages, with courts potentially awarding up to $5,000 from the fund for violations like unfair contracts or lack of disclosure. The bill also makes unlicensed agent activity a felony and expands the definition of "athlete agent" to include attorneys and marketers.
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Introduced Jan 19, 2026 Last action Feb 3, 2026
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