Colorado state senators plan to introduce bill to let NCAA athletes get paid

The Hill: A pair of Colorado state senators are planning to introduce a bill that allows NCAA student-athletes to receive compensation from their university and through sponsorships.

The legislation sponsored by state Sens. Jeff Bridges (D) and Owen Hill (R) would grant colleges and student-athletes the right to sue if the NCAA took action against their compensation, according to The Denver Post. The legislation is expected to be introduced in the coming weeks.

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