Nevada High School NIL Legislation
Nevada allows high school student-athletes to earn NIL compensation. Effective since July 2022.
Current Status
Allowed
Governing Body
Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA)
Effective Date
July 2022
Timeline
Nevada NIL Journey
June 4, 2021
AB 254 Foundation
Governor Sisolak signed one of least restrictive college NIL laws - established Right of Publicity.
July 2022
NIAA Official Guidance
Board of Control approved policy - student does not lose amateur status by earning money.
April 2025
Gender Equity Statement
NIAA prioritized Title IX compliance for NIL - preventing lopsided distributions.
Jan 1, 2026
SB 331 Safe Learning
Protects high-profile NIL athletes from cyber-bullying related to public personas.
Jan 28, 2026
SB 272 Hardship Transfer
New rules allow immediate eligibility for transfers due to "emotional distress."
Allowed
Key Provisions
What Nevada allows
"Vegas Effect" - massive Las Vegas market for appearances/entertainment endorsements
Governed by Nevada Administrative Code (NAC 385B) - carries weight of state law
SB 331 "Safe Learning" Act: Protects athletes from cyber-bullying about public personas
SB 272 "Hardship Transfer": Easier to move to Vegas market for "emotional distress"
"Market-Agnostic Permissive" - allows Vegas dollars but strict school firewall
Prohibited
Restrictions
What Nevada prohibits
No school marks (NAC 385B.374) - uniform or NIAA insignia = ineligibility
No institutional involvement in arranging/developing/promoting deals
**CASINOS/GAMBLING PROHIBITED** (significant in Nevada!)
$250 Award Limit for athletic prizes (NAC 385B.378) - NIL earnings unlimited
7-day attorney notice: Must inform school of legal representation within 7 days
Compliance
How Framework Helps Nevada
Our platform is built specifically for Nevada's NIL requirements
NAC 385B Compliance
Nevada Administrative Code alignment with state law weight
Casino/Gambling Prevention
Vegas-specific prohibited industry screening
Attorney Notice Tracking
7-day disclosure countdown for legal representation
Hardship Transfer Documentation
SB 272 compliant emotional distress appeals
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