Pending Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) Legislation Advances in Rhode Island General Assembly as Assessment of Current NCAA Landscape Mounts

As pending legislation works through the Rhode Island General Assembly, the off seasons for NCAA Football and Basketball have drawn further attention to the constantly evolving Name, Image and Likeness (“NIL”) landscape in college sports. A flurry of news surrounding the transfer of players to new schools and announcements on NIL deals has generated heightened scrutiny to the ever-evolving NCAA landscape.