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GA HB383

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brent Cox

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Interstate Cooperation2/12/2026
Education2/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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