Introduced
February 2021
Sponsor
Alabama Legislature
Committee
N/A - Enacted
Vote Deadline
N/A
Effective Date
April 20, 2021 (Repealed February 2022)
Summary
Alabama's original collegiate NIL law that made the state one of the first 10 in the nation to allow college athletes to earn compensation from their name, image, and likeness. This law was later repealed when the NCAA's interim policy proved more lenient.
Key Provisions
College NIL Permitted
Allowed Alabama college athletes to monetize their name, image, and likeness.
Pioneer Status
Made Alabama one of the first 10 states to pass college NIL legislation.
Written Contracts Required
All NIL agreements had to be documented in writing.
No Pay-for-Play
Prohibited compensation tied to athletic performance or enrollment decisions.
Current Law
This law was repealed by HB 76 (Act 2022-54) in February 2022. College athletes now operate under NCAA interim NIL policy, which is less restrictive.
Potential Impact
While groundbreaking at the time, the law's restrictions became more stringent than the NCAA's interim policy adopted in June 2021. Alabama chose to repeal its own law to give athletes more freedom under the looser NCAA rules.
Official Resources
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