New Hampshire High School NIL Legislation
New Hampshire allows high school student-athletes to earn NIL compensation. Effective since December 2022.
Current Status
Allowed
Governing Body
New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association (NHIAA)
Effective Date
December 2022
Timeline
New Hampshire NIL Journey
December 2022
NHIAA Emergency Pivot
Board adjusted NHIAA Handbook to permit NIL - previously any "gift or benefit" meant disqualification.
January 1, 2025
Cost of Attendance Clarification
NHIAA clarified deals must be "market rate" amid prep school recruitment pressure.
January 7, 2026
HB 312 Interim Study
Fair Play Act referred for study - would codify NIL so NHIAA can never "re-ban" it.
September 1, 2025
Fair Play Act Expected
If study concludes as planned, formal state-level protections take effect.
Allowed
Key Provisions
What New Hampshire allows
"Late Bloomer" - Joined after MA and ME to prevent talent drain
HB 312 "Fair Play Act" would codify NIL into state law (currently in Interim Study)
Policy 3.7.1 governs amateur status - strict "No Marks" enforcement
All deals must be "market rate" to avoid becoming signing bonuses
$250 traditional athletic award cap (NIL earnings unlimited)
Prohibited
Restrictions
What New Hampshire prohibits
Strict "No Marks" Policy - school names, nicknames, logos, uniforms prohibited
"Lending Ban" - cannot lend name AND team affiliation for commercial purposes
No performance incentives - pay-per-touchdown = immediate eligibility loss
$250 athletic award cap for trophies/medals
Vice bans: Adult entertainment, alcohol, tobacco/vaping, cannabis, gambling (despite legal sportsbooks), weapons, pharmaceuticals
Compliance
How Framework Helps New Hampshire
Our platform is built specifically for New Hampshire's NIL requirements
NHIAA Policy 3.7.1 Compliance
Zero-tolerance school branding verification
Market Rate Documentation
Fair market value verification to avoid inducement violations
HB 312 Monitoring
Track Fair Play Act to ensure rights are state-protected
Prep School Tools
Southern NH private school market optimization
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