NIL Compliance Software | High School, NAIA, & NCAA | Framework                            NEW Try Framework free  — Sandbox resets hourly. No signup needed.

 [ Launch Sandbox    ](https://sandbox.frameworknil.com/login)

   [ ![Framework](https://frameworknil.com/storage/framework/uploads/df4aaa55-29c5-4b89-bf84-9322c55fe7a4.svg) Framework ](/)  Solutions     [

Features

Platform capabilities

 ](/features) [

AI Assist

AI-powered contract protection

 ](/ai-assist) [

For Organizations

Districts & associations

 ](/for-organizations) [

For Schools

Individual institutions

 ](/for-schools) [

Education

Curriculum & courses

 ](/education) [

State Compliance

45+ state regulations

 ](/high-school-nil/legislation) [

Form Presets

State-specific templates

 ](/presets)

 [ Content ](/#content) [ Compare ](/compare)  Resources     [    Legislation ](/high-school-nil/legislation) [    FAQ ](/#faq) [    Try Sandbox ](https://sandbox.frameworknil.com/login) [    Contact ](/contact)

 [ Login ](/login) [ Contact ](/contact) [ Login ](/login)

   Solutions     [

 Features ](/features) [

 AI Assist ](/ai-assist) [

 For Organizations ](/for-organizations) [

 For Schools ](/for-schools) [

 Education ](/education) [

 State Compliance ](/high-school-nil/legislation) [

 Form Presets ](/presets)

 [ Content ](/#content) [ Compare ](/compare)  Resources     [    Legislation ](/high-school-nil/legislation) [    FAQ ](/#faq) [    Try Sandbox ](https://sandbox.frameworknil.com/login) [    Contact ](/contact)

 [    Sign In ](/login) [ Get Started    ](/register)

         Allowed  Ohio High School  NIL Legislation
====================================

  Ohio allows high school student-athletes to earn NIL compensation.  Effective since **November 24, 2025**.

 [    Contact for Partnership ](/contact)  [ View HB 661 (Anti-NIL) Details    ](/ohio/hb661)

  Current Status

Allowed

Governing Body

 Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA)  [    ](https://www.ohsaa.org "Visit official website")

Effective Date

 November 24, 2025

   Timeline

 Ohio NIL Journey
------------------

 May 2022

 ###  Initial Rejection

   OHSAA member schools voted against NIL 538 to 254. Ohio was loudest opponent in country.

 Oct 15, 2025

 ###  Brown v. OHSAA Lawsuit

   Jasmine Brown filed lawsuit for son Jamier (5-star WR #1 nationally, OSU commit), claiming ban cost $100k+ in deals.

 Oct 20, 2025

 ###  TRO Issued

   Franklin County Judge Jaiza Page issued restraining order, effectively legalizing NIL overnight.

 Nov 24, 2025

 ###  Emergency Vote

   OHSAA voted 447-121 to officially legalize NIL. Ohio became 45th state. Lawsuit dropped.

 Jan 29, 2026

  [###  HB 661 Introduced

    ](/ohio/hb661)   Reps. Adam Bird and Mike Odioso introduced bill to BAN middle/high school NIL. Most significant anti-NIL bill in US.

 Feb 2026

 ###  OHSAA Testimony

   Executive Director Doug Ute and Deputy Director Ronald Sayers testified on NIL implementation. Reported only 32 NIL agreements filed, most under $1,000.

 Feb 4, 2026

  [###  HB 661 Committee Assignment

    ](/ohio/hb661)   HB 661 formally announced and referred to House Education Committee. 13 co-sponsors signed on.

    Legislation

 Ohio NIL Bills
----------------

 Track the history of NIL legislation in Ohio

  [  HB 661

###  Middle and High School NIL Prohibition Act

  Pending

    ](/ohio/hb661)

    Allowed

 Key Provisions
----------------

 What Ohio allows

    14-day disclosure via OHSAA online portal

   Called "Personal Branding Rights" by OHSAA

   Deals must be direct between athlete and business

   Payment for services rendered (social media, appearances)

   Only 32 NIL agreements reported since legalization (out of ~350,000 student-athletes)

    Prohibited

 Restrictions
--------------

 What Ohio prohibits

    Collective Prohibition - no high school collectives like college has

   No performance bonuses (can't pay per touchdown)

   No school jersey or logo in NIL content

   Prohibited: gambling, alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, firearms, adult entertainment

   Eligibility loss applies only to sport connected to violating NIL deal, not all sports

   WARNING: HB 661 could reverse NIL if passed in 2026

    Compliance

 How Framework Helps Ohio
--------------------------

 Our platform is built specifically for Ohio's NIL requirements

### Education Resources

OHSAA seminar materials integrated into training

### Direct Deal Tracking

Ensures no collective involvement in deals

### Legislative Monitoring

Track HB 661 status and prepare for potential changes

### OHSAA Bylaw 4-11 Compliance

Automated 14-day disclosure portal integration

    Deep Dive

 Related Legislation
---------------------

 Learn more about specific bills and proposals in Ohio

 [    Read Full HB 661 (Anti-NIL) Analysis ](/ohio/hb661)

    Ready to Navigate Ohio NIL?
-----------------------------

  Framework provides the education, compliance, and management tools that Ohio schools, families, and athletes need to succeed with NIL.

 [    Contact for Partnership ](/contact) [ View All State Legislation    ](/high-school-nil/legislation)

   [ ![Framework](https://frameworknil.com/storage/framework/uploads/df4aaa55-29c5-4b89-bf84-9322c55fe7a4.svg) Framework ](/) The NIL compliance platform built for athletic departments. State-specific disclosures. Audit-ready reports.

 [    ](#) [    ](#) [    ](#)

### Product

- [Features](/features)
- [For Organizations](/for-organizations)
- [For Schools](/for-schools)
- [Education](/education)
- [Disclosures](/disclosures)
- [Request Demo](/contact)

### Company

- [About](/about)
- [Contact](/contact)

### Resources

- [NIL Legislation](/high-school-nil/legislation)
- [FAQ](/#faq)
- [Support](/contact)

 © 2026 Framework. All rights reserved.

 [Privacy Policy](/legal/privacy) [Terms of Service](/legal/terms)