HB 507 RELATING TO ATHLETE AGENTS

HB 507 expands the definition of “athlete agent” (who shall register with the director of commerce and consumer affairs) to include individuals who, for compensation or the anticipation of compensation, serve a student athlete as a financial advisor or business manager. Requires reciprocity for athlete agents who are registered in more than one state. Strengthens requirements for athlete agent contracts. Strengthens requirements under which athlete agents shall notify educational institution at which student athlete is enrolled.

• Date: February 8, 2017 at 9:00 a.m.
• Committee: House Committee on Intrastate Commerce
• Testifier: David A.K. Matlin, Athletic Director, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa and Patrick Guillen, Athletic Director, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo

Testimony (PDF)