Introduced
2025 Session
Sponsor
Rep. Jeremy Gray
Committee
House Committee on Economic Development and Tourism
Vote Deadline
2025 Session
Effective Date
Did not pass
Summary
Rep. Jeremy Gray's second attempt at high school NIL legislation. The bill included "safety rails" such as prohibitions on school logo usage and pay-for-play arrangements. It died in the House Committee on Economic Development and Tourism.
Key Provisions
Safety Rails Approach
Designed with restrictive measures to address concerns from previous failed attempt.
No School Logos
Prohibited use of school intellectual property in NIL deals.
No Pay-for-Play
Compensation could not be tied to athletic performance or outcomes.
Parental Consent
Required parental or guardian consent for all minor athlete deals.
Current Law
At the time, Alabama prohibited all high school NIL compensation through AHSAA bylaws.
Potential Impact
HB 489 failed in committee, continuing Alabama's prohibition on high school NIL. This set the stage for the third attempt with HB 340 in 2026.
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