House Democratic Leader
Kionne McGhee Files Bill to
Allow Florida College Athletes
to Sign Endorsement Deals
Recently, State House Democratic Leader Kionne
L. McGhee (D- Cutler Bay) filed HB 251, allowing
athletes in Florida colleges to sign endorsement
deals to earn compensation on their name, im-
age, and likeness.
“This is about fairness. The current NCAA rules
prevent these highly skilled adults from earning
a living while others get rich off their free labor,”
said Leader Kionne L. McGhee. “I predict this
will have a positive impact on female athletes, as
they have far fewer opportunities in sports after
college than men.”
Many in sports support this measure as families
sacrifice for the benefit of their children and of-
ten endure hardships while colleges are making
millions from their talents.
A similar bill was signed into law today in California
by Governor Gavin Newsom.