Illinois High School NIL Legislation
Illinois allows high school student-athletes to earn NIL compensation. Effective since December 2022.
Current Status
Allowed
Governing Body
Illinois High School Association (IHSA)
Effective Date
December 2022
Timeline
Illinois NIL Journey
June 29, 2021
SB 2338 (College)
Governor Pritzker signed Student-Athlete Endorsement Rights Act for college athletes.
December 2022
Proposal 10 / Bylaw 3.084
IHSA member schools voted to pass Proposal 10 - official birth of high school NIL in Illinois.
May 2024
HB 3037 Introduced
Right to Play Act introduced after students suspended for playing in NIL-sponsored club events.
Jan 1, 2026
Right to Play Effective
HB 3037 prevents IHSA from banning students who participate in non-school events during season.
Jan 2026
HB 1116 Pending
Scholarship cap bill in House Rules Committee - $250k+ NIL earners may lose state scholarships.
Allowed
Key Provisions
What Illinois allows
Right to Play Act (HB 3037) - Athletes can participate in club/travel events during HS season
Two waivers per season for outside NIL-sponsored events without eligibility loss
$600 disclosure recommendation (federal tax standard) for formal reporting
IHSA Bylaw 3.084 allows earnings as long as not "pay-for-play"
"Modernized Permissive" - legislating logistics, not just Yes/No
Prohibited
Restrictions
What Illinois prohibits
No "School Hours" Activity - prohibited from NIL work during school or IHSA travel
No institutional marks - cannot use IHSA logo, school name, or jersey
Nutritional supplements banned (unique to Illinois)
Standard vice prohibitions: alcohol, tobacco, gambling, cannabis
HB 1116 PENDING: $250k+ earners may lose state academic scholarship funding
Compliance
How Framework Helps Illinois
Our platform is built specifically for Illinois's NIL requirements
IHSA Bylaw 3.084 Compliance
Track $600 disclosure threshold and school hours restrictions
Right to Play Waivers
Manage two seasonal waivers for outside event participation
Scholarship Threshold Tracking
Monitor $250k limit if HB 1116 passes
School Hours Enforcement
Calendar integration to prevent NIL activity during prohibited times
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Framework provides the education, compliance, and management tools that Illinois schools, families, and athletes need to succeed with NIL.