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NM HB335
Bill
Status
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dayan Hochman-Vigil
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AI Summary
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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
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Post-secondary educational institutions are prohibited from disclosing NIL compensation records for current or prospective student athletes
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Exceptions to confidentiality are limited to court orders and compliance with athletic association or conference rules
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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
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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