NIL rules by state
Louisiana NIL rules for college and high school athletes
Louisiana college athletes can earn NIL money under Louisiana Revised Statutes 17:3701 and following, and Act 810 of 2026 (HB 513), effective August 1, 2026, extended state NIL protections to high school athletes. High school athletes under 18 need a parent's or guardian's written consent, may not use school facilities or marks without permission, and may not endorse banned categories such as alcohol, cannabis, gaming, tobacco and weapons.
| Level | Rule | Who sets it |
|---|---|---|
| College | Yes: La. R.S. 17:3701 et seq. | La. R.S. 17:3701 et seq.; Act 810 of 2026 (HB 513) |
| High school | Allowed with limits | Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) |
Key facts
- College law: La. R.S. 17:3701 and following (SB 60, 2021; amended 2022 and 2024), updated again by Act 810 of 2026.
- College athletes disclose NIL contracts of $600 or more to their school, under reporting rules the school aligns with the athletic governing commission.
- High school law: Act 810 of 2026 (HB 513), effective August 1, 2026.
- A high school athlete under 18 needs a parent's or guardian's written consent before an NIL agreement is signed.
- High schools may not block professional representation or declare an athlete ineligible for earning NIL money, but may bar NIL during class and team activities.
- The LHSAA must provide NIL education materials to athletes, parents and schools.
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Louisiana NIL law for college athletes
Louisiana's college NIL law (La. R.S. 17:3701 and following) dates to 2021 (SB 60) and was amended in 2022 and 2024. It bars endorsements of certain products and services, such as alcohol, illegal substances, gambling and tobacco, and requires an athlete who signs an NIL contract worth $600 or more to disclose it to the school.
Act 810 of 2026 (HB 513), effective August 1, 2026, added that:
- Each school sets reporting rules for those disclosures in line with the rules of the applicable athletic governing commission.
- Agents, marketing representatives and attorneys must be registered or licensed under state law.
- Management boards and each school must adopt NIL policies covering compensation, school involvement, use of school marks and facilities, representation, financial literacy workshops, enforcement and a compliance contact, without unduly restricting athletes' ability to earn NIL money.
A separate 2026 law requires anyone who helps athletes negotiate NIL deals in Louisiana to register with the state.
Division I athletes also report third-party deals of $600 or more to NIL Go within five business days.
Louisiana high school NIL (Act 810 and the LHSAA)
The LHSAA has allowed NIL since a 2022 position statement, as long as students keep amateur status under its Bylaw 1.25 and follow its other rules. Act 810 of 2026 put high school NIL into state law, effective August 1, 2026:
- An agreement for an athlete under 18 requires the written consent of a parent or legal guardian.
- No NIL compensation connected with products and services such as alcohol, cannabis, gaming, tobacco and weapons.
- A high school may not stop an athlete from getting professional representation, or declare an athlete ineligible because they earn NIL money.
- A high school may bar NIL activity during academic activities, official team activities and athletic program activities.
- No use of a high school's facilities, apparel, equipment, uniforms or intellectual property unless the school permits it.
- The body that governs Louisiana high school athletics must provide educational materials on NIL rights and responsibilities to athletes, parents, guardians and schools.
Frequently asked questions
Can Louisiana high school athletes get NIL deals?
Yes. Act 810 of 2026, effective August 1, 2026, protects high school NIL, with parental consent for athletes under 18, no school marks or facilities without permission, and banned categories such as alcohol, cannabis, gaming, tobacco and weapons.
Do Louisiana college athletes have to disclose NIL deals?
Yes, contracts worth $600 or more, to their school, under reporting rules aligned with the athletic governing commission.
Next steps
Sources
- Résumé Digest, Act 810 (HB 513), 2026 Regular Session — Louisiana State Legislature
- LHSAA allows student-athletes to receive NIL benefits — WAFB
- New laws on name, image and likeness recommended in Louisiana — Louisiana Illuminator
- Student-Athlete NIL Deals — College Sports Commission
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.