Indiana High School NIL Legislation
High school NIL is currently prohibited in Indiana.
Current Status
Prohibited
Governing Body
Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA)
Effective Date
TBD
Timeline
Indiana NIL Journey
2021-2023
"Wait and See"
Commissioner Neidig vocal about "protecting high school environment" from commercialization.
January 2024
Commissioner's Mandate
First formal acknowledgment - asked board to "ponder and research" NIL.
May 1, 2025
HB 1064 Transfer Shift
Governor Holcomb signed bill removing "athletic reasons" enrollment prohibition - NIL precursor.
Jan 27, 2026
"Michigan Flip" Pressure
Michigan legalized NIL - IHSAA under immense pressure to prevent talent drain to north.
Fall 2026
Expected Response
Insiders expect IHSAA "Clarification" or "Emergency Bylaw" before Fall 2026 season.
Allowed
Key Provisions
What Indiana is expected to allow
"Holdout State" - one of final states prohibiting high school NIL
IHSAA Rule 5: Must be "amateur" - no remuneration directly or indirectly
$250 award cap (excluding medals/trophies)
HB 1064 (May 2025) removed "athletic reasons" transfer ban - NIL precursor
Under MASSIVE pressure from Michigan (Jan 27, 2026) and Ohio flips
Prohibited
Restrictions
What Indiana is expected to prohibit
Rule 5-1: Student must be amateur to be eligible
Rule 5-2: Amateur = no remuneration for athletics
$250 CAP on any award monetary value
Endorsement Ban: Cannot "capitalize on athletic fame"
Indiana Code 32-36 (Right of Publicity) cited by lobbyists as reason ban may be unenforceable
Compliance
How Framework Helps Indiana
Our platform is built specifically for Indiana's NIL requirements
Education First
NIL education prepares Indiana athletes for college opportunities
Legislative Monitoring
Track Indiana Code 32-36 challenges and IHSAA bylaw changes
Border State Awareness
Resources on Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky rules for families considering moves
Instant Activation
Platform ready to deploy Indiana features when prohibition ends
Ready to Navigate Indiana NIL?
Whether Indiana passes NIL legislation this year or next, Framework is ready to help your school, athletes, and families prepare.