Mississippi High School NIL Legislation
Mississippi is currently considering high school NIL legislation. Track HB 1400 for updates.
Current Status
Pending
Governing Body
Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA)
Effective Date
TBD
Timeline
Mississippi NIL Journey
April 16, 2021
SB 2313 (College)
Governor Reeves signed first college NIL law - one of most restrictive, specifically banned high schoolers.
April 18, 2022
SB 2690 Amendment
Removed legal prohibition on high schoolers but did not override MHSAA "death penalty" for eligibility.
July 2025
Escrow Loophole
MHSAA clarified athletes can sign deals but cannot receive money until eligibility exhausted.
Jan 16, 2026
HB 1400 Introduced
Rep. Jeffery Harness introduced MS High School Student-Athlete NIL Protection Act.
Feb 12, 2026
Committee Vote Deadline
Must pass Judiciary A Committee to remain active this session.
July 1, 2026
Effective Date (If Passed)
Mississippi would join 46 other states allowing high school NIL.
Allowed
Key Provisions
What Mississippi is expected to allow
HB 1400 "Protection Act" - would allow NIL starting July 1, 2026
Up to $10,000 paid directly to student/parent
Over $10,000 must go to restricted trust account until graduation or age 18
Currently operates under "Escrow Loophole" - can sign but cannot receive money
Written contracts required with parental consent
Prohibited
Restrictions
What Mississippi is expected to prohibit
MHSAA Bylaw 2.39 still in effect - no direct cash over $1,000 for athletic fame
No school colors, uniforms, or even team position in ads
No inducements/"bounties" for transfers to powerhouse schools
All escrowed deals must be disclosed to MHSAA
No pay-for-play or performance bonuses
Compliance
How Framework Helps Mississippi
Our platform is built specifically for Mississippi's NIL requirements
Trust Account Management
Track $10k threshold and manage restricted trust funds until release
Escrow Compliance
Document signed deals while preventing premature payment release
MHSAA Bylaw 2.39
Automated disclosure for all escrowed deals
Written Contracts
DealLink with e-signatures and version control for all agreements
Deep Dive
Related Legislation
Learn more about specific bills and proposals in Mississippi
Ready to Navigate Mississippi NIL?
Whether Mississippi passes NIL legislation this year or next, Framework is ready to help your school, athletes, and families prepare.