MI
Michigan House Bill HB4643

Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session

Michigan House Bill HB4643

Introduced
6/12/25  

Caption

Higher education: other; requirements regarding compensation of college athletes; modify. Amends title & secs. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 10 of 2020 PA 366 (MCL 390.1731 et seq.); adds secs. 7a, 8a, 12 & 13 & repeals secs. 9 & 11 of 2020 PA 366 (MCL 390.1739 & 390.1741).

Impact

The bill aims to prevent any institution from penalizing an athlete for accepting NIL deals, which may include sponsorships, advertisements, and merchandising. Additionally, it stipulates that such earnings shall not affect a student's eligibility for scholarships. By doing so, HB4643 seeks to empower athletes financially and reduce the influence of traditional athletic associations like the NCAA, promoting a more equitable playing field for student-athletes in postsecondary education.

Summary

House Bill 4643 amends existing legislation to enhance protections for college athletes in Michigan regarding their name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights. The bill prohibits postsecondary educational institutions and athletic organizations from limiting or penalizing college athletes who earn compensation from their NIL rights. This legislation underscores a growing trend nationwide where college athletes advocate for their rights to profit from personal branding opportunities, marking a significant shift in collegiate athletics governance.

Contention

While supporters laud the bill for its potential to enhance athletes' financial opportunities, there are concerns regarding the regulatory implications it might introduce. Critics argue that it may lead to a commercialization of college sports that could overshadow the academic purposes of such institutions. It raises questions about the balance of power between athletes, educational institutions, and athletic organizations in an evolving landscape where the lines between amateurism and professionalism are increasingly blurred.

Latest MI HB4643 Activity

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Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

MI HB4844

Higher education: other; provisions relating to student athletes' name, image, and likeness rights; modify. Amends secs. 3, 5, 7 & 10 of 2020 PA 366 (MCL 390.1733 et seq.).

MI HB4319

Higher education: other; coaches and university officials to provide guidance and advice to athletes for name, image, or likeness collectives; allow. Amends sec. 10 of 2020 PA 366 (MCL 390.1740).

MI SB0992

Labor: benefits; earned sick time act 2018 PA 338; restore 2018 PA 369 amendments. Amends title & secs. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11 & 14 of 2018 PA 338 (MCL 408.961 et seq.) & repeals secs. 6, 9 & 13 of 2018 PA 338 (MCL 408.966 et seq.).

MI SB0981

Employment security: other; updates to the employment security act; provide for. Amends secs. 3, 4, 5, 5a, 5b, 6a, 8, 9, 10, and 10a of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.3 et seq.) & repeals secs. 3a, 4a, 6, and 6b - 7 of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.3a et seq.).

MI HB5354

Trade: vehicles; motor vehicle sales finance act; modify. Amends title & secs. 2, 4, 5, 6, 6a, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 13a, 14, 14a, 15, 16, 16a, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 22a, 28, 29, 30, 31 & 34 of 1950 (Ex Sess) PA 27 (MCL 492.102 et seq.); adds secs. 4a, 9a & 37a & repeals secs. 37 & 41 of 1950 (Ex Sess) PA 27 (MCL 492.137 & 492.141). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5355'23, HB 5356'23, HB 5357'23, HB 5358'23, HB 5359'23, HB 5360'23, HB 5361'23, HB 5362'23, HB 5363'23, HB 5364'23, HB 5365'23, HB 5366'23, HB 5367'23

MI SB0976

Employment security: other; updates to the employment security act; provide for. Amends secs. 11, 11a, 12, 13, 13a, 13b, 13c, 13d, 13e, 13f, 13g, 13i, 13k, 13l, 13m, 14, 15, 15a, 16, 17, 18, 19 & 19a of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.11 et seq.) & repeals sec. 12a of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.12a).

MI SB0690

Military affairs: other; Michigan code of military justice; revise. Amends secs. 2, 3, 6, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 26, 27, 29, 32, 34, 36, 43, 48, 52, 54, 58, 61, 65, 66, 67, 121 & 147 of 1980 PA 523 (MCL 32.1002 et seq.); adds secs. 6a, 30a, 38a, 58a, 58b, 93a, 106, 106a, 112a, 120, 121a, 121b, 122, 123, 128, 131a, 131b, 131c, 132a, 134a, 134b, 134c & 134d & repeals sec. 21 of 1980 PA 523 (MCL 32.1021).

MI SB0888

Consumer protection: identity theft; identity theft protection act; modify. Amends secs. 3, 12 & 12b of 2004 PA 452 (MCL 445.63 et seq.); adds secs. 11a, 11b, 20, 20a, 20b & 20c & repeals secs. 15 & 17 of 2004 PA 452 (MCL 445.75 & 445.77).

MI HB5884

Marihuana: licenses; certain licenses for medical and recreational marihuana; modify. Amends title & secs. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9a, 11a, 12, 13, 14, 15 & 17 of 2018 IL 1 (MCL 333.27951 et seq.); adds secs. 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 24a, 25, 26, 27 & 28 & repeals secs. 10, 11 & 16 of 2018 IL 1 (MCL 333.27960 et seq.).

MI HB6198

Animals: pet shops; inspection and licensure of certain pet facilities; require. Amends title & secs. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5a, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9b, 9c & 10 of 1969 PA 287 (MCL 287.331 et seq.); adds sec. 7a & repeals sec. 9d of 1969 PA 287 (MCL 287.339d).

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