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GA HB383
Bill
Status
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brent Cox
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AI Summary
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High school student athletes in Georgia (grades 9-12, plus eligible 8th graders and home study students) may receive name, image, and likeness (NIL) compensation, subject to parental consent requirements for minors
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NIL compensation is prohibited as an inducement for attending a particular high school or college, and schools, booster organizations, and their employees cannot directly provide NIL compensation to athletes
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Student athletes cannot use school names, logos, jerseys, or mascots in NIL activities, and are prohibited from endorsing alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, gambling, firearms, adult entertainment, and other age-restricted products
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NIL contracts automatically expire 10 days after graduation or 30 days after enrollment terminates for any reason, with non-compliant contract provisions rendered void and unenforceable
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Athletic associations cannot penalize students or schools for NIL compensation received under this law, and student athletes may hire certified athlete agents and attorneys for professional representation
Legislative Description
Georgia High School NIL Protection Act; enact
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
2/12/2026