“This is a major problem for the NCAA,” California Gov. Gavin Newsom said. “It’s going to initiate other states to introduce similar legislation. And it’s going to change college sports for the better by having now the interests of the athletes on par with the interests of the universities.”

Florida, Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, North Carolina, South Carolina, Washington and Colorado are discussing similar bills. Newsom referred to SB206, a bill that achieves the novice athletes — yes, the athletes — can also profit from their name, likeness and image.