"Governor Hochul Signs Bill Limiting NCAA Authority and Banning Non-Competes in New York"

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a state law that prevents the NCAA from prohibiting New York schools from facilitating name, image, and likeness (NIL) arrangements for their athletes and from punishing them for rule violations related to NIL deals. Syracuse University played a significant role in pushing for the law, which joins similar bills passed in Arkansas, Texas, and Oklahoma, raising questions about the NCAA's ability to enforce its own rules. While it remains uncertain if the new law will fully protect schools from NCAA penalties, it does provide an additional layer of protection and could allow for more transparent conversations between coaches, athletes, and boosters regarding NIL deals.