OKLAHOMA CITY — A new Oklahoma law lets universities sue sports boosters and agents who expose the school to sanctions Gov. Mary Fallin signed Senate Bill 425 last week and it goes into effect November 1.
The measure allows a lawsuit against third parties who trigger penalties and economic losses against schools for breaking a governing body’s rules.
For example, if a booster gives cash to a student athlete in violation of NCAA rules and the NCAA fines the university, a court could order the booster to pay damages to the school.
The bill doesn’t specifically mention sports, but colleges and universities have lost major revenue from sanctions that prevent playoff appearances and other missed games.
