1. (a) Except as provided in § 38-1631.04, this chapter does not limit the ability of a college athlete to engage in name, image, or likeness activity to the extent permitted under other District law.

2. (b) Except as provided in § 38-1631.04:

   1. (1) An institution, conference, or athletic association may not:

      1. (A) Prevent or restrict a college athlete from:

         1. (i) Receiving name, image, or likeness compensation;
         2. (ii) Entering into a name, image, or likeness agreement;
         3. (iii) Engaging in name, image, or likeness activity;
         4. (iv) Obtaining the services of a name, image, or likeness agent; or
         5. (v) Creating or participating in a group license; or
      2. (B) Interfere with the formation or recognition of a collective representative to facilitate or provide representation to negotiate a group license.

   2. (2) An athletic association may not prevent or restrict an institution or college athlete from participating in an intercollegiate sport because the college athlete:

      1. (A) Receives name, image, or likeness compensation;
      2. (B) Enters into a name, image, or likeness agreement;
      3. (C) Engages in name, image, or likeness activity; or
      4. (D) Obtains the services of a name, image, or likeness agent.
   3. (3) Receipt of name, image, or likeness compensation may not affect eligibility of a college athlete or the duration, amount, or renewal of an athletic scholarship.

History

Feb. 23, 2023, D.C. Law 24-245, § 213