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HB383 • 2025

Georgia High School NIL Protection Act; enact

Georgia High School NIL Protection Act; enact

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Sponsor
Cox, Brent
Last action
2026-02-12
Official status
Senate Read and Referred
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill status indicates it passed both chambers, but no effective date is listed in the provided metadata.

Georgia High School NIL Protection Act

This bill allows high school student athletes and prospective students in Georgia to receive payment for the use of their name, image, or likeness.

What This Bill Does

  • Allows high school student athletes and prospective student athletes to receive compensation for their name, image, or likeness.
  • Requires contracts providing this compensation to end automatically when a student athlete graduates or is no longer enrolled in school.
  • Applies rules regarding these agreements to certain athletic associations.
  • Permits professional representation for student athletes and prospective student athletes.
  • Mandates that schools provide written notice about the law to high school student athletes.

Who It Names or Affects

  • High school student athletes in Georgia
  • Prospective high school student athletes
  • Professional representatives working with students
  • Certain athletic associations

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official text does not state the specific date this law will take effect.
  • The summary mentions rules for 'certain' athletic associations but does not list exactly which ones are included.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-12 Georgia General Assembly

    Senate Read and Referred

Official Summary Text

Georgia High School NIL Protection Act; enact