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NIL rules by state
College athletes can earn NIL money in every state, but the state law, the school's rules and the College Sports Commission all shape how; high school NIL depends on the state association, and a few states still do not allow it. Pick a state for its college law, its high school rule and the official sources behind both.
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| State | College NIL law | High school NIL | Last reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | No (repealed in 2022) | Not allowed | October 11, 2026 |
| Alaska | No state statute | Allowed with limits | October 11, 2026 |
| Arizona | Yes: A.R.S. § 15-1892 | Allowed with limits | October 11, 2026 |
| Arkansas | Yes: Arkansas Student-Athlete Publicity Rights Act | Allowed with limits | October 11, 2026 |
| California | Yes: Cal. Educ. Code § 67456 | Allowed with limits | October 11, 2026 |
| Colorado | Yes: C.R.S. 23-16-301 et seq. | Allowed with limits | October 11, 2026 |
| Connecticut | Yes: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10a-56 | Allowed with limits | October 11, 2026 |
| Delaware | Limited: SB 297 (2022, mostly athlete agents) | Allowed with limits | October 11, 2026 |
| District of Columbia | Yes: D.C. college athlete NIL law (amended 2025) | Allowed with limits | October 11, 2026 |
| Florida | Yes: Fla. Stat. § 1006.74 | Allowed with limits | October 11, 2026 |
| Georgia | Yes: O.C.G.A. § 20-3-680 et seq. | Allowed with limits | October 11, 2026 |
| Hawaii | Pending: SB 3263 (2026) | Unverified | October 11, 2026 |
| Idaho | No state statute | Allowed with limits | October 11, 2026 |
| Illinois | Yes: 110 ILCS 190 | Allowed with limits | October 11, 2026 |
| Indiana | No state statute | Allowed with limits | October 11, 2026 |
| Iowa | No state statute | Allowed with limits | October 11, 2026 |
| Kansas | No state statute | Unverified | October 11, 2026 |
| Kentucky | Yes: KRS 164.6941 to 164.6951 | Allowed with limits | October 11, 2026 |
| Louisiana | Yes: La. R.S. 17:3701 et seq. | Allowed with limits | October 11, 2026 |
| Maine | Yes: LD 1893 (2022) | Allowed with limits | October 11, 2026 |
| Maryland | Yes: Jordan McNair Safe and Fair Play Act | Allowed with limits | October 11, 2026 |
| Massachusetts | No state statute | Allowed with limits | October 11, 2026 |
| Michigan | Yes: MCL 390.1731 et seq. | Allowed with limits | October 11, 2026 |
| Minnesota | No state statute | Allowed with limits | October 11, 2026 |
| Mississippi | Yes: Mississippi Intercollegiate Athletics Compensation and Rights Act | Not allowed | October 11, 2026 |
| Missouri | Yes: Mo. Rev. Stat. § 173.280 | Allowed with limits | October 11, 2026 |
| Montana | Yes: SB 248 (2023) | Allowed with limits | October 11, 2026 |
| Nebraska | Yes: Nebraska Fair Pay to Play Act (LB 962) | Allowed with limits | October 11, 2026 |
| Nevada | Yes: AB 254 (2021) | Unverified | October 11, 2026 |
| New Hampshire | No state statute | Allowed with limits | October 11, 2026 |
| New Jersey | Yes: New Jersey Fair Play Act | Allowed with limits | October 11, 2026 |
| New Mexico | Yes: Student Athlete Endorsement Act | Allowed with limits | October 11, 2026 |
| New York | Yes: N.Y. Educ. Law § 6438-c | Allowed with limits | October 11, 2026 |
| North Carolina | No statute (executive order rescinded) | Allowed with limits | October 11, 2026 |
| North Dakota | No state statute | Allowed with limits | October 11, 2026 |
| Ohio | Yes: Ohio Rev. Code ch. 3376 | Allowed with limits | October 11, 2026 |
| Oklahoma | Yes: Student Athlete NIL Rights Act | Allowed with limits | October 11, 2026 |
| Oregon | Yes: SB 5 (2021), amended 2022 and 2024 | Allowed with limits | October 11, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania | Yes: Act 26 of 2021 | Allowed with limits | October 11, 2026 |
| Rhode Island | No state statute | Allowed with limits | October 11, 2026 |
| South Carolina | Yes: Act 35 of 2021, amended 2024 | Not allowed | October 11, 2026 |
| South Dakota | No state statute | Allowed with limits | October 11, 2026 |
| Tennessee | Yes: Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-2801 et seq. | Allowed with limits | October 11, 2026 |
| Texas | Yes: Tex. Educ. Code § 51.9246 | Not allowed | October 11, 2026 |
| Utah | No state statute | Allowed with limits | October 11, 2026 |
| Vermont | No state statute | Unverified | October 11, 2026 |
| Virginia | Yes: Va. Code § 23.1-408.1 | Allowed with limits | October 11, 2026 |
| Washington | No state statute | Allowed with limits | October 11, 2026 |
| West Virginia | Yes: NIL Protection Act (HB 2576, 2025) | Allowed with limits | October 11, 2026 |
| Wisconsin | No state statute | Allowed with limits | October 11, 2026 |
| Wyoming | No state statute | Not allowed | October 11, 2026 |
This is general information, not legal advice. NIL rules differ by state, school, association and sport, and they change often. Check the official sources linked on this page and talk with your school's compliance office, your state association or a licensed attorney before you sign anything.
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