Michigan High School NIL Legislation
Michigan allows high school student-athletes to earn NIL compensation. Effective since January 28, 2026.
Current Status
Allowed
Governing Body
Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA)
Effective Date
January 28, 2026
Timeline
Michigan NIL Journey
Dec 31, 2020
HB 5217 (College Only)
Governor Whitmer signed college NIL law, intentionally excluding high schoolers.
2023
HB 4816 Threat
Legislature introduced bill warning MHSAA: change rules or we force you.
2024-2025
Three-Year Study
MHSAA surveyed administrators while neighbor states Ohio and Illinois opened up.
Jan 27, 2026
Historic Tuesday Vote
MHSAA Representative Council approved expansion of PBA policy.
Jan 28, 2026
Effective Immediately
Michigan became 46th state. Athletes can now sign legal in-state contracts.
Allowed
Key Provisions
What Michigan allows
Called "Personal Branding Activity" (PBA) - strictly individual, not team-based
7-business-day disclosure to MHSAA and school principal
Most recent major state to flip - 46th state to allow
Currently in "Trial Phase" with strict monitoring
Prohibited
Restrictions
What Michigan prohibits
Collective and Group Licensing BANNED - must be individual deals only
Coaches/teachers criminally barred from arranging deals (school membership revoked)
No school logos, mascots, or jerseys in content
Cannot film on school property or during school hours
Banned: gambling, alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, anything "inconsistent with interscholastic values"
Compliance
How Framework Helps Michigan
Our platform is built specifically for Michigan's NIL requirements
MHSAA Bylaw Section VIII Compliance
7-business-day disclosure tracking and submission
Individual Deal Enforcement
Ensures no team/collective involvement per PBA rules
School Separation
Content review to ensure no school property or hours violations
Coach Firewall
Prevents any school employee involvement in deal facilitation
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Framework provides the education, compliance, and management tools that Michigan schools, families, and athletes need to succeed with NIL.