Arizona High School NIL Legislation
Arizona allows high school student-athletes to earn NIL compensation. Effective since May 20, 2024.
Current Status
Allowed
Governing Body
Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA)
Effective Date
May 20, 2024
Timeline
Arizona NIL Journey
March 2021
SB 1296 Foundation
Governor Ducey signed first NIL law establishing "Right of Publicity" as protected property right.
May 20, 2024
AIA Bylaw 15.11
AIA Legislative Council officially ended uncertainty - NIL permitted if not team-connected.
May 13, 2025
SB 1615 Booster Law
Governor Hobbs signed bill allowing NIL raffles and protecting athletes from eligibility loss.
Sept 19, 2025
Bylaw 15.5.2.7 Emergency
AIA passed emergency transfer rules after California players attempted mid-season moves to Arizona.
March 2026
Codification Vote
AIA Legislative Council to officially codify 2025 emergency transfer rules into permanent handbook.
Allowed
Key Provisions
What Arizona allows
AIA Bylaw 15.11 - NIL allowed if not connected to AIA-sanctioned team
SB 1615 "Booster & Raffle" Law - universities can conduct raffles to fund NIL
Cannot be declared ineligible for hiring professional representation
$600 disclosure threshold in most districts (Chandler, Scottsdale Unified)
"Aggressive Defensive" approach - protect Arizona talent from out-of-state poaching
Prohibited
Restrictions
What Arizona prohibits
Emergency Transfer Rule (Bylaw 15.5.2.7): Out-of-state transfers who played elsewhere = ONE YEAR ineligible
No recruitment inducements - booster offers before enrollment = immediate ineligibility
No school marks - uniforms, logos, mascots, or identifying insignia prohibited
Facility Prohibition - cannot film on school property without district permission (rarely granted)
Banned: adult entertainment, alcohol, tobacco/vaping, cannabis, gambling, firearms
Compliance
How Framework Helps Arizona
Our platform is built specifically for Arizona's NIL requirements
AIA Bylaw 15.11 Compliance
Ensure NIL activities stay separate from team affiliation
Transfer Tracking
Monitor one-year ineligibility windows for out-of-state transfers
Domicile Verification
Confirm Arizona residency before enabling local market opportunities
District Disclosure
$600 threshold tracking for Chandler/Scottsdale Unified requirements
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