Florida was once viewed as a nationwide leader in the push for name, image and likeness laws but that quickly changed overnight.

If you missed the news, Florida Legislature’s updated the state’s upcoming name, image and likeness legislation that would have legalized college athletes’ ability to profit off their image in commercials and sponsorships. The name, image and likeness bill was set to become a law on July 1, 2021, but the state legislature voted to push that back to July 1, 2022.

If Gov. Ron DeSantis signs the the legislation, name, image and likeness won’t come to Florida until July 1, 2022.

DeSantis has previously issued his public support for name, image and likeness to come to Florida as soon as possible.

Following this update from the Florida Legislature several notable coaches and players from the state have reacted asking the state government to ensure name, image and likeness becomes law in the state in 2021.

Florida State coach Mike Norvell

Florida State QB McKenzie Milton

https://twitter.com/McKenzieMil10/status/1387778164563140608?s=20

Miami coach Manny Diaz

Miami QB Deriq King

Miami AD Blake James