Hawaii High School NIL Legislation
High school NIL is currently prohibited in Hawaii.
Current Status
Prohibited
Governing Body
Hawaii High School Athletic Association (HHSAA)
Effective Date
TBD
Timeline
Hawaii NIL Journey
2021-2023
Silent Era
Hawaii focused on collegiate level while mainland exploded with NIL legislation.
2024
HHSAA Reaffirms Ban
HHSAA confirmed Section 2.I prohibits capitalizing on athletic fame.
July 1, 2025
UH Gets Revenue Sharing
UH athletes get direct institutional payments while HS stars in same city risk disqualification for a free sandwich.
Jan 27, 2026
HB 2384 Introduced
Landmark bill seeks statewide NIL framework. Seen as "door-opener" for high school reform.
Allowed
Key Provisions
What Hawaii is expected to allow
Currently PROHIBITED - one of final four holdouts
HB 2384 introduced Jan 27, 2026 could change this
$250 cap on non-medal/trophy awards
No exceptions for social media influencing
Prohibited
Restrictions
What Hawaii is expected to prohibit
"Iron Curtain" - gifts of money/material based on athletic potential = ineligibility
No High School Collectives - no legal path for boosters
Even "influencer" activity viewed as capitalizing on athletic fame
HHSAA Section 2.I enforces strict amateurism
Compliance
How Framework Helps Hawaii
Our platform is built specifically for Hawaii's NIL requirements
Education First
Prepare Hawaii athletes for college NIL opportunities
Legislative Monitoring
Track HB 2384 progress through Hawaii legislature
Brain Drain Prevention
Resources to help local talent stay vs transferring to mainland prep schools
Deep Dive
Related Legislation
Learn more about specific bills and proposals in Hawaii
Ready to Navigate Hawaii NIL?
Whether Hawaii passes NIL legislation this year or next, Framework is ready to help your school, athletes, and families prepare.