Maryland High School NIL Legislation
Maryland allows high school student-athletes to earn NIL compensation. Effective since December 15, 2022.
Current Status
Allowed
Governing Body
Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA)
Effective Date
December 15, 2022
Timeline
Maryland NIL Journey
May 18, 2021
HB 121 Jordan McNair Act
Governor Hogan signed landmark bill named after Maryland player who passed from heatstroke.
Dec 15, 2022
MPSSAA Green Light
Board of Control unanimously approved NIL guidance - Maryland became 20th state.
July 1, 2023
Jordan McNair Extension
Provisions active for all public institutions - high schoolers can enter college with existing deals.
Jan 14, 2026
SB 50 Gender Designation
Bill affects athlete "designation" for gender-specific marketing campaigns.
Jan 30, 2026
SB 715 Financial Literacy
Finalizing rules requiring financial literacy courses for graduation - NIL gold rush response.
Allowed
Key Provisions
What Maryland allows
Jordan McNair Safe and Fair Play Act legacy - safety + equity philosophy
First MD high school deal: Alexis Ewing (Patrick Ewing's daughter) in April 2023
SB 715: Financial literacy courses required for graduation (NIL response)
Can hire agents/lawyers for NIL contracts (not for pro "play" contracts)
"DMV" market access - one of most affluent sports regions in US
Prohibited
Restrictions
What Maryland prohibits
"TOTAL FIREWALL": Absolute ban on institutional marks - no colors, initials, or school name
EXPLICIT COLLECTIVE BAN: Boosters forming LLCs to pay players = immediate ineligibility
NO VIDEO GAME MONETIZATION: Unique ban on gaming deals linked to athlete status
Standard vice prohibitions + "Controlled Dangerous Substances" (CDS)
~9% state/local tax burden on NIL earnings
Compliance
How Framework Helps Maryland
Our platform is built specifically for Maryland's NIL requirements
MPSSAA Guidance 13A.06.03
Total Firewall compliance - zero institutional marks in content
Collective Detection
Flags any deal structures that may violate MD's strict collective ban
DMV Market Integration
Optimized for DC-Maryland-Virginia regional brand partnerships
Financial Literacy Courses
SB 715-compliant education modules for graduation requirements
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Framework provides the education, compliance, and management tools that Maryland schools, families, and athletes need to succeed with NIL.