Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin has signed a Senate bill that will allow universities to sue sports boosters and agents who violate regulations.
The bill signed Thursday allows a lawsuit against third parties who trigger penalties and economic losses against universities for breaking a governing body's rules. It will go into effect in November.
The Oklahoman reports schools have lost revenue from sanctions that have prevented playoff appearances and other missed games.
Richard Knapp, executive director of the University of Oklahoma's Touchdown Club, says unofficial boosters get schools in trouble. He says the new law will help prevent noncompliance with people who don't coordinate their support through the school or official booster clubs.
Universities have compliance departments that help navigate the rules enacted by governing entities like the NCAA.