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FL H0981
Bill
Status
Failed
6/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Education & Employment Committee
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AI Summary
- High school student athletes in Florida are authorized to earn compensation for the use of their name, image, or likeness (NIL), with students under 18 required to obtain written parental permission
- Athlete agent contracts executed on or after July 1, 2025, may not allow an agent to receive more than 5% of a student athlete's total compensation derived from a name, image, and likeness collective
- High school student athletes are prohibited from NIL activities or contracts involving adult entertainment, alcohol, tobacco, vaping, controlled substances, prescription pharmaceuticals, gambling, weapons, or NIL collectives
- Student athletes may consult with registered advisors—including coaches, academic advisors, or designated school employees—on NIL matters, and advisors must notify the school principal or administrator of their advisory role
- Public high schools must maintain a list of all registered advisors and are encouraged to provide educational resources on NIL opportunities, financial literacy, and contractual obligations; FHSAA bylaws may not require student athletes to register compensation with any entity
Legislative Description
Athlete Representation and Compensation
Last Action
Died in Commerce Committee
6/16/2025
Committee Referrals
Commerce Committee4/4/2025
Education & Employment Committee3/21/2025
Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee3/2/2025
Full Bill Text
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