Bill to hide public money paid to college athletes nears final passage

By: Piper Hutchinson

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: May 26, 2026

Words: 997

Last Updated: 1 month, 4 weeks ago

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Louisiana legislators are rapidly advancing a bill that would hide details on how much public money is being paid to college athletes.

House Bill 608 by Rep. Tehmi Chassion, D-Lafayette, passed the Senate Tuesday on a 22-13 vote. Because it was amended in the Senate, it has to go back to the House for another vote.

The bill has received significant support from the LSU athletics department, with some of its leaders …

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