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MS SB2044

Bill

Status

Failed

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nicole Boyd

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all agreements between student-athletes and third parties for name, image, and likeness (NIL) compensation to be kept confidential by all parties, with disclosure prohibited without written consent from all parties
  • Creates civil liability for willful unauthorized disclosure of NIL agreement terms, including actual damages, injunctive relief, and recovery of attorney's fees and costs
  • Subjects registered athlete agents who violate confidentiality requirements to administrative sanctions from the Secretary of State, including suspension or revocation of registration, civil penalties, and cease-and-desist orders
  • Exempts NIL agreements and related documents from the Mississippi Public Records Act of 1983
  • Effective date is July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Mississippi Intercollegiate Athletics Compensation and Publicity Rights Act; amend concerning confidentially.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Universities and Colleges2/16/2026
Universities and Colleges1/8/2026

Full Bill Text

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