NIL rules by state
Oregon NIL rules for college and high school athletes
Oregon college athletes can earn NIL money under SB 5 (2021), amended by SB 1505 in 2022, which requires royalties when an athlete's NIL is used on jerseys, trading cards or video games, and by HB 4119 in 2024, which lets schools help athletes find deals. Oregon high school athletes can earn NIL money under OSAA Rule 8.4.4, adopted in October 2022, as long as deals are not tied to performance or recruiting, are disclosed to the school and use no school marks.
We could not read the current OSAA rule text or confirm whether HB 3694 (2025) became law.
| Level | Rule | Who sets it |
|---|---|---|
| College | Yes: SB 5 (2021), amended 2022 and 2024 | SB 5 (2021); SB 1505 (2022); HB 4119 (2024) |
| High school | Allowed with limits | Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) |
Key facts
- College law: SB 5 (2021); SB 1505 (2022) added royalties for use of NIL on jerseys, trading cards and video games.
- HB 4119 (2024) added "athletic reputation," let schools directly assist athletes with NIL deals and gave schools liability protections.
- HB 3694 (2025) proposed letting schools pay athletes directly and shielding contracts from public records; we could not confirm it passed.
- High school: OSAA Rule 8.4.4, adopted October 2022 and effective immediately.
- No pay for performance, no recruiting inducement, and no pay from the school or its agents, including employees and booster clubs.
- Deals must be disclosed to the school; no school name, mascot, nickname or logo; no alcohol, cannabis, prescription drugs or products illegal for minors.
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Oregon NIL law for college athletes
Oregon's college NIL law began with SB 5, passed in June 2021. SB 1505 (2022) added a requirement that athletes receive royalties when their NIL is used on team jerseys, trading cards or video games. HB 4119 (2024), effective on passage, added "athletic reputation" to the traits athletes may be paid for, let schools directly assist athletes in securing NIL deals, and gave schools liability protections.
In 2025 the Legislature considered HB 3694, which would let schools directly compensate athletes and prospects for their NIL and keep contracts out of public records law. We could not confirm its final passage.
Division I athletes also report third-party deals of $600 or more to NIL Go within five business days.
Oregon high school NIL (OSAA Rule 8.4.4)
The OSAA adopted Rule 8.4.4 in October 2022, effective immediately. A student may earn NIL compensation provided:
- It is not contingent on a specific performance or achievement.
- It is not an inducement or recruiting tool.
- It does not come from the school or its agents, such as employees or booster clubs.
- It is disclosed to the school.
Students may not use their school's name, mascot, team nickname, logo or insignia in any NIL promotion, and may not promote alcohol, cannabis, prescription pharmaceuticals or any product illegal for people under 18. The OSAA encourages families to get legal and tax advice.
Frequently asked questions
Can Oregon high school athletes get NIL deals?
Yes, under OSAA Rule 8.4.4: not tied to performance or recruiting, not paid by the school or boosters, disclosed to the school, with no school marks or banned categories.
Next steps
Sources
- Oregon high school athletes may now benefit from name, image, likeness deals — OPB
- HB 4119 (2024), staff measure summary — Oregon State Legislature
- NILAR: Oregon's new bill changes the name of the game — Troutman Pepper
- 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.