Introduced
January 2025
Sponsor
Florida Legislature
Committee
Died in Commerce Committee
Vote Deadline
June 16, 2025
Effective Date
Did not pass
Summary
Proposed comprehensive state law for high school NIL that would have capped agent fees at 5% for collective deals and required schools to maintain "Registered Advisor" lists. The bill passed two committees before dying in Commerce Committee on June 16, 2025.
Key Provisions
Agent Fee Cap
Would have capped agent fees at 5% for collective deals (private deals uncapped).
Registered Advisor Lists
Required schools to maintain lists of approved advisors who could assist athletes.
Privacy Protections
Would have protected athlete deal information from FHSAA registration requirements.
Comprehensive Framework
Attempted to create state-level protections beyond FHSAA bylaws.
Committee History
| Date | Committee | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 19, 2025 | Industries & Professional Activities | 15-1 | Passed as CS |
| April 2, 2025 | Education & Employment | 17-0 | Passed as CS |
| June 16, 2025 | Commerce Committee | N/A | Died |
Current Law
With HB 981 failing, FHSAA Bylaw 9.9 remains the governing rule for high school NIL in Florida. There is no state-level statutory protection for high school NIL.
Potential Impact
The failure of HB 981 means Florida high school NIL operates under FHSAA bylaws rather than state law. This leaves athletes with less statutory protection than the proposed bill would have provided. The bill was largely a response to the Jaden Rashada saga.
Official Resources
Stay Informed on Florida NIL
Framework monitors legislation across all 50 states. Contact us to learn how we help schools, families, and athletes navigate the changing NIL landscape.