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      [Legislation Hub](/high-school-nil/legislation)    [Mississippi](/mississippi/legislation)    HB 1400      Failed  HB 1400
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 Mississippi High School Student-Athlete NIL Protection Act

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  Introduced

January 16, 2026

Sponsor

Rep. Jeffery Harness

Committee

House Judiciary A Committee

Vote Deadline

February 12, 2026

Effective Date

Did not pass

  Summary
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 Would have allowed Mississippi high school athletes to earn NIL compensation with a tiered trust account system. Up to $10,000 could be paid directly; amounts over $10,000 would be held in trust until graduation or age 18.

   Key Provisions
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 ### Direct Payment Threshold

Up to $10,000 can be paid directly to the student-athlete or their parent/guardian.

### Trust Account Requirement

Any compensation over $10,000 must be deposited into a restricted trust account.

### Fund Release

Trust funds are released when the student graduates high school or turns 18, whichever comes later.

### Written Contracts

All NIL agreements must be in writing with parental consent for minors.

### School Neutrality

Schools and coaches cannot arrange, facilitate, or approve deals.

    Current Law
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MHSAA Bylaw 2.39 prohibits accepting cash or gifts over $1,000 for "athletic fame." Athletes can sign deals but cannot receive payment until eligibility ends (the "Escrow Loophole").

  Potential Impact
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 The bill failed in the House Judiciary A Committee on February 10, 2026 after MHSAA, coaches, and school administrators testified in opposition. Mississippi remains one of only 4 states still prohibiting high school NIL.

   Official Resources
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  [ HB 1400 Official Text (PDF)    ](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/HB/1400-1499/HB1400IN.pdf) [ Track Bills on Mississippi Legislature    ](http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/)

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