NIL Compliance Guides

Alabama prohibits HS NIL; college athletes must disclose through NIL Go within 5 business days. Alcohol, tobacco, gambling, and adult-content deals are restricted, with an Alabama…

California is the most athlete-friendly NIL state: HS athletes from 9th grade, only adult + weapons state category bans, mandatory agent/attorney above $1,000, no state income…

Florida is one of the best states for NIL, period. No state income tax, full NIL rights for college and high school athletes, and a regulatory framework that's strict enough to…

Georgia has one of the most active NIL markets in the Southeast — driven by powerhouse programs at UGA and Georgia Tech, plus a growing roster of mid-major schools. Georgia's NIL…

Illinois has emerged as one of the most athlete-friendly states for NIL , anchored by the Student Athlete Bill of Rights (SA 0464) signed in 2021. The law explicitly prohibits…

Indiana HSAA prohibits HS NIL entirely; college athletes follow NCAA guidance with a standard 3-category ban. Indiana (Adidas), Purdue (Nike), and Notre Dame (Nike) set…

HB 606 allows HS and college NIL with consent and requires disclosure within 7 days. Alcohol, tobacco, and gambling deals are restricted, with school sponsor review still…

Maryland allows HS and college NIL with disclosure required and a standard 3-category ban. Maryland (Under Armour) and Navy (Under Armour) drive enforcement. This row backs the…

HS NIL is prohibited under the MHSAA ban; SB 301 governs college disclosure at 5 business days via NIL Go. U of M and Michigan State set the strict apparel-conflict bar in the Big…

Minnesota prohibits high school NIL and requires college athletes to notify their institution. Alcohol, tobacco, and gambling deals are restricted at the state level. This row…

Missouri has no state income tax and a standard 3-category ban; HS permitted, college disclosure required. Mizzou (Nike) and Missouri State anchor the market. This row backs the…

New York has one of the strongest athlete protection frameworks in the country , anchored by the College Athletic Bill of Rights (S 5891) signed into law in 2023. The law…

7-business-day disclosure (longer than the 5-day NCAA standard), HS NIL permitted, standard 3-category ban. UNC/Duke Nike and NC State Adidas apparel conflicts shape every…

Ohio has some of the most restrictive NIL rules for high school athletes in the country — HS NIL activity is entirely prohibited. But for college athletes at Ohio State,…

SB 5 provides strong athlete protections, permits HS and college NIL with consent, and requires disclosure. Alcohol, tobacco, and gambling deals remain restricted at the state…

SB 381 strong-protection framework with 5-business-day NIL Go disclosure, HS athletes permitted with consent, standard 4-category ban. Penn State/Pitt Nike and Villanova Under…

H 4511 requires disclosure, and South Carolina permits HS and college NIL with consent and school review. Alcohol, tobacco, and gambling deals are restricted at the state level.…

Tennessee follows NCAA guidance with no state-specific NIL statute, no state income tax, and a standard 3-category ban. Tennessee (Nike) and Vanderbilt (Nike) drive enforcement.…

Texas has some of the strictest NIL rules in the country , and if you're an athlete (or a parent), you need to understand them before signing anything. This guide breaks down…

WIAA prohibits HS NIL entirely; college athletes follow NCAA guidance with a standard 3-category ban. Wisconsin (Nike) and Marquette (Nike) set enforcement. This row backs the…