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NM HB335

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dayan Hochman-Vigil

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 21-31-3 NMSA 1978 to make all documents and records related to student athlete name, image, likeness (NIL) compensation confidential and exempt from public inspection

  • Post-secondary educational institutions are prohibited from disclosing NIL compensation records for current or prospective student athletes

  • Exceptions to confidentiality are limited to court orders and compliance with athletic association or conference rules

  • Existing law provisions remain intact: institutions cannot penalize athletes for receiving third-party compensation, and NIL earnings cannot affect grant-in-aid or stipend eligibility

  • Third parties offering NIL contracts still cannot require in-person advertising during official team activities without institutional approval

Legislative Description

Confidential Student Athlete Nil Info

Last Action

Sent to HEC - Referrals: HEC/HJC

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/17/2026

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