New York A11712: Relates to student-athlete contracts

What the bill says

An act to amend the education law, in relation to student-athlete contracts.

From the introduced text, September 16, 2026:

AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to student-athlete contracts THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEMBLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Subdivision 6 of section 6438-c of the education law is amended by adding a new paragraph (e) to read as follows: (E) A STUDENT-ATHLETE SHALL NOT ENTER INTO A CONTRACT PROVIDING COMPENSATION FOR THE USE OF THE ATHLETE'S NAME, IMAGE, OR LIKENESS FOR THE ENDORSEMENT OF TOBACCO, ALCOHOL, ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES OR ACTIVITIES, BANNED ATHLETIC SUBSTANCES, OR ANY FORM OF GAMBLING OR GAMING, INCLUDING SPORTS WAGERING. § 2. This act shall take effect immediately and shall apply to all contracts entered into by any student-athlete on and after such effective date. EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD16143-01-6

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Sponsors

• Michaelle Solages (D, 22) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. September 16, 2026: REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

Common questions

What is A11712?

A11712 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Relates to student-athlete contracts.

What does A11712 do?

In its own words: An act to amend the education law, in relation to student-athlete contracts.

What is the status of A11712?

In committee as of September 16, 2026. Latest action: REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION (September 16, 2026).

Who sponsored A11712?

Michaelle Solages (D, 22).

Where is the official record for A11712?

On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A11712