Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateNew YorkReferred
A 11717: Relates to compensation received by minor student-athletes from contracts for the use of a student-athlete's name, image and likeness
Rules Committee
A 11717 status: Referred — REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION (updated Sep 16, 2026).
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LegiScan
Confidence
High
Analysis basis
LegiScan full bill text
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
70OUT OF 100
Score:70/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
Requires that if compensation in excess of ten thousand dollars per year is paid to a student-athlete who is a minor from contracts for the use of the student-athlete's name, image and likeness, all amounts in excess of ten thousand dollars must be deposited into a restricted trust account established for the benefit of the student-athlete.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Protects minor athletes from predatory financial exploitation.
- Creates a standardized legal path for NIL compensation management.
- Promotes long-term financial security for student-athletes.
Risks
- Increases administrative and legal burdens on families of student-athletes.
- May discourage potential sponsors due to compliance complexities.
- Restricts access to liquid earnings for immediate athlete expenses.
Society
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Safeguards assets intended for a minor's future or education.
- Empowers parents with legal structures to manage complex earnings.
- Aligns minor athlete protections with established settlement fund laws.
Risks
- Possibility of family conflict regarding trust fund oversight.
- Reduces the autonomy of talented youth over their earnings.
- Compliance pressure on families unfamiliar with trust structures.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Establishes judicial oversight for protected funds.
- Mandates regulatory oversight by the Department of Financial Services.
- Standardizes transparency in the handling of minor assets.
Risks
- May overburden state judicial systems with trust-related petitions.
- Delegation of rulemaking to the superintendent creates regulatory lag.
- Complexity in enforcing trust rules across state lines.
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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LegiScan
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Confidence
High
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Analysis basis
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Source note
High earners may face significant compliance hurdles due to trust requirements.
Analysis scope
Does not detail specific penalties for trust fund violations.
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Where it stands
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- Chamber votesUpcoming
- Final agreementUpcoming
- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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