North Carolina 2019-2020 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 335 — University Student-Athlete Protection Comm.

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Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Senate Bill 335, some language has been updated to clarify the responsibilities of colleges with athletic programs. Specifically, the bill emphasizes that these institutions must follow established guidelines regarding athletic injuries and the management of student-athletes' return-to-play decisions. This change matters because it aims to ensure the health and safety of student-athletes, providing clearer standards for how injuries are handled, which can lead to better outcomes for athletes. Additionally, there is a new focus on creating a summer internship program, which could help students gain valuable experience in the sports industry.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Mar 21, 2019 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2019 S 1 SENATE BILL 335 Short Title:
335 SESSION 2019 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS35135-TCz-8 Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO CREATE PROTECTIONS FOR THE RIGHTS OF INTERCOLLEGIATE STUDENT-ATHLETES AND TO ALLOW IN-STATE TUITION FOR CERTAIN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR OUT-OF-STATE STUDENT-ATHLETES, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON THE FAIR TREATMENT OF COLLEGE STUDENT-ATHLETES.
Rules and Operations of the Senate March 25, 2019 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO CREATE PROTECTIONS FOR THE RIGHTS OF INTERCOLLEGIATE STUDENT-ATHLETES AND TO ALLOW IN-STATE TUITION FOR CERTAIN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR OUT-OF-STATE STUDENT-ATHLETES, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON THE FAIR TREATMENT OF COLLEGE STUDENT-ATHLETES.
– This Article applies to all constituent institutions that have an athletic program.Constituent institutions with athleticprograms shall complywith all rules andsanctions of the University Student-Athlete Protection Commission authorized by this Article.
– This Article applies to all constituent institutions that have an athletic program.Constituent institutions with athleticprograms shall complywith all rules and sanctions of the University Student-Athlete Protection Commission authorized by this Article.
*DRS35135-TCz-8* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 "§ 116-410.
*S335-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 "§ 116-410.
Page 2 DRS35135-TCz-8 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 b.
Page 2 Senate Bill 335-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 b.
DRS35135-TCz-8 Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (i) Quorum.
Senate Bill 335-First Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (i) Quorum.
Page 4 DRS35135-TCz-8 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (2) Code of conduct.
Page 4 Senate Bill 335-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (2) Code of conduct.
An investigation initiated by the Commission on its own DRS35135-TCz-8 Page 5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 motion shall be treated as a complaint for purposes of this section and need not be sworn or verified.
An investigation initiated by the Commission on its own Senate Bill 335-First Edition Page 5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 motion shall be treated as a complaint for purposes of this section and need not be sworn or verified.
– If at the end of its preliminary investigation, the Commission determines to proceed with further inquiry into the alleged violation, the Commission shall provide written notice to the student-athlete or athletic personnel who filed the Page 6 DRS35135-TCz-8 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 complaint and the constituent institution as to the fact of the investigation and the alleged violation.
– If at the end of its preliminary investigation, the Commission determines to proceed with further inquiry into the alleged violation, the Commission shall provide written notice to the student-athlete or athletic personnel who filed the Page 6 Senate Bill 335-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 complaint and the constituent institution as to the fact of the investigation and the alleged violation.
Notwithstanding Article 33 of Chapter 143 of the General Statutes, the hearing shall not be open to the public but shall be held in closed session, unless the student-athlete requests the hearing be open to the public.
NotwithstandingArticle 33 of Chapter 143 of the General Statutes, the hearing shall not be open to the public but shall be held in closed session, unless the student-athlete requests the hearing be open to the public.
– Upon the dismissal of a complaint under this section, the Commission shall provide written notice of the dismissal to the student-athlete or athletic DRS35135-TCz-8 Page 7 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 personnel who filed the complaint and the constituent institution against whom the complaint was filed.
– Upon the dismissal of a complaint under this section, the Commission shall provide written notice of the dismissal to the student-athlete or athletic Senate Bill 335-First Edition Page 7 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 personnel who filed the complaint and the constituent institution against whom the complaint was filed.
Page 8 DRS35135-TCz-8 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 "§ 116-455.
Page 8 Senate Bill 335-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 "§ 116-455.
–Each constituent institutionthat has an athleticprogram shall provide one percent (1%) of all revenue derived from the sale of tickets to athletic program events in the DRS35135-TCz-8 Page 9 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 prior academic year bythe constituent institution to the Scholarship Trust Fund no later than July 1 annually.
–Each constituent institutionthat has an athleticprogram shall provide one percent (1%) of all revenue derived from the sale of tickets to athletic program events in the Senate Bill 335-First Edition Page 9 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 prior academic year bythe constituent institution to the Scholarship Trust Fund no later than July 1 annually.
Page 10 DRS35135-TCz-8 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 "(70) Public servants.
Page 10 Senate Bill 335-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 "(70) Public servants.
(2) Athleticinjuries,includingreturn-to-playdecisions and medical management.
(2) Athleticinjuries, includingreturn-to-playdecisions and medical management.
(3) Examining the creation of a summer internship program specificallydesigned to accommodate student-athletes and to provide opportunities to explore career interests.
(3) Examining the creation of a summer internship program specifically designed to accommodate student-athletes and to provide opportunities to explore career interests.
DRS35135-TCz-8 Page 11 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (4) Any other relevant topics the Commission deems appropriate.
Senate Bill 335-First Edition Page 11 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (4) Any other relevant topics the Commission deems appropriate.
116-440, as enacted by this act, occurring on or after July 1, 2020, shall be submitted to the Page 12 DRS35135-TCz-8 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 University Student-Athlete Protection Commission on or after August 1, 2020.
116-440, as enacted by this act, occurring on or after July 1, 2020, shall be submitted to the Page 12 Senate Bill 335-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 University Student-Athlete Protection Commission on or after August 1, 2020.
DRS35135-TCz-8 Page 13
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

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Who sponsors SB 335?
SB 335 is sponsored by D. Davis, Krawiec, Warren Daniel (Republican), Kandie D. Smith (Democratic), and Mujtaba A. Mohammed (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 335?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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