An organization that works to standardize state laws is strengthening an act that bars sports agents from illegally luring college athletes into contracts.
The Uniform Law Commission approved changes to the Uniform Athlete Agents Act during its annual meeting Wednesday in Williamsburg, Virginia. Revisions include a broader definition of who qualifies as an agent and a higher recommended financial penalty for violations.
There are also changes to how agents register with states to comply with the law — including the possible creation of an interstate registration agency — and more notification requirements by agents such as informing schools before contacting athletes or people close to them.
Revision committee chairman Dale G. Higer says commission members will now work to get legislatures in their state to adopt the updated act.
