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GA HB1276
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/13/2024
Primary Sponsor
Brent Cox
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AI Summary
- High school student athletes in Georgia may receive name, image, and likeness (NIL) compensation, but are prohibited from using school jerseys, logos, mascots, or school references in NIL activities, and may not endorse alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, gambling, firearms, adult entertainment, or other products restricted for those under 18
- NIL compensation may not be provided as an inducement for attending or performing at a particular high school or postsecondary institution, and no participating school or its supporting entities may directly provide NIL compensation to current or prospective student athletes
- NIL contracts automatically expire 10 calendar days after a student athlete graduates or 30 calendar days after enrollment terminates for any other reason; any contract provisions that conflict with this requirement are void and unenforceable
- A conservator must be appointed through probate court for any minor receiving more than $15,000 in NIL compensation, and a trust account must be established where at least 50% of the minor's gross after-tax compensation is deposited, with funds accessible only to the minor upon turning 18 or being declared emancipated
- Mandatory training on NIL rules and trust account responsibilities is required for all parties involved in NIL agreements, with a fee of no more than $50 per person; third parties contracting with minors for NIL deals must register with the state under the oversight of the Commissioner of Labor
Legislative Description
Georgia High School NIL Protection Act; enact
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/16/2024
Committee Referrals
Education2/15/2024
Full Bill Text
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