Oregon Senate Bill 5 allows college athletes to sign contracts that provide pay for use of their name, image, or likeness.
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Starting July 1, college athletes at public and private universities in Oregon will be able to receive compensation.
Gov. Kate Brown on Tuesday signed Oregon Senate Bill 5 into law, which allows college athletes to sign contracts that provide pay for use of their name, image, or likeness. The bill also allows student athletes to make money through endorsement deals, merchandising agreements and appearance fees.
Senate President Peter Courtney
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