Massachusetts High School NIL Legislation
Massachusetts allows high school student-athletes to earn NIL compensation. Effective since August 2022.
Current Status
Allowed
Governing Body
Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA)
Effective Date
August 2022
Timeline
Massachusetts NIL Journey
July 1, 2021
NCAA Interim Policy
UMass and Holy Cross launched NIL programs - pressure mounted on MIAA to follow for recruits.
August 2022
MIAA Rule 47 Amendment
Board of Directors amended Amateurism rules - "Big Bang" for Massachusetts high school NIL.
Jan 8, 2025
2025-2027 Handbook Vote
Board approved 13 rule changes including refined NIL disclosures and agent regulation.
Oct 20, 2025
HB 1930 Hearing
Major public hearing for "NIL Rights Act" to codify rights into state law.
Jan 15, 2026
Belmont Ruling
High-profile ineligibility ruling proved MIAA strictly enforcing all "Integrity Rules."
Allowed
Key Provisions
What Massachusetts allows
"Policy-Driven Permissive" - no state law yet, but robust MIAA Rule 47 governs all NIL
HB 1930: Would codify NIL into state law - prevent MIAA from ever taking rights away
"Catholic Conference" stars dominate Boston-area market
New Balance HQ in Boston - regional apparel brand partnerships
2025-2027 Handbook approved 13 rule changes including NIL disclosure/agent regulation
Prohibited
Restrictions
What Massachusetts prohibits
No marks or logos (Rule 47.1) - no jersey, school name, logos, or mascots
$250 Athletic Award Cap (Rule 47.1.3) - NIL earnings unlimited
No collective facilitation - boosters must deal with athlete as independent contractor
Agent Disclosure: Must inform MIAA of representation to prevent inducement crossing
UNIQUE BANS: Escort services, nicotine products, video game betting
Compliance
How Framework Helps Massachusetts
Our platform is built specifically for Massachusetts's NIL requirements
MIAA Rule 47 Compliance
Full alignment with 2025-2027 Handbook requirements
Agent Disclosure Tracking
Automated MIAA notification when representation hired
Catholic Conference Integration
Boston-area private school market optimization
HB 1930 Monitoring
Track legislation to codify NIL as state protected right
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