Student Athletes

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Representative Torrey Harris, the sponsor of HB1386, is employed by two educational institutions: the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and LeMoyne-Owen College. This bill directly impacts higher education institutions by requiring them to conduct programs related to student athletes' name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights. As an employee of these institutions, Harris is in a position where his employers could potentially benefit from the bill's provisions, particularly if the institutions gain financially from the authorized collection of talent fees or enhanced reputation through NIL programs. While Harris does not own these institutions, his professional role within them suggests a direct alignment with the bill's impact on the higher education sector. This alignment raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest, as the bill could indirectly enhance his professional standing or job security if it benefits his employers.

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