Alaska NIL Laws: Rules for College and High School Athletes
Alaska has NO state NIL statute — “Regulatory Vacuum” (“White Space”). Unique hybrid model: UAA/UAF are D-II schools with DI men’s hockey teams. “Seawolf 5th Line” (created as a result…
Minnesota NIL Laws: Rules for College and High School Athletes
Minnesota has NO state legislative vacuum law — “Legislative Vacuum” (SF 2909 is NOT a legislative vacuum bill). Strategic advantage: no laws that can be repealed for House to fix.…
Maine NIL Laws: Rules for College and High School Athletes
Legislative Document 1893 (2022) — The Statutory Bedrock: “An Act Regarding the Use of a Student Athlete’s Name, Image, Likeness or Autograph” Introduced by Senator Luchini (Hancock) + Rep. Brennan…
Vermont NIL Laws: Rules for College and High School Athletes
Vermont maintains a “legislative silence”—S.328 died in committee (2020), creating maximum flexibility. UVM: NO. The Super Team uses the Athlete’s Thread partnership for commercial merchandising. A “handful” strategy for revenue…
New Hampshire NIL Laws: Rules for College and High School Athletes
New Hampshire maintains “legislative silence”—HB 312 “Fair Play Act” failed/stalled. 0% State Income Tax = “New Hampshire Advantage” (saves 5-9% vs. MA, VT, ME). UNH: Opted IN to House settlement;…
Massachusetts NIL Laws: Rules for College and High School Athletes
Massachusetts transitioning from “legislative silence” (2021-2024) to codified regulation via House Bill 1930 (proposed effective July 1, 2027). “Fair Share Amendment” = 4% surtax on income >$1M (9% effective rate)…
Kansas NIL Laws: Rules for College and High School Athletes
Kansas maintains strategic “legislative silence”—NO state NIL statute, creating flexibility to adopt House settlement without repeal. KU: “FLIGHT” partnership (Walz Tetrick + Learfield) replaced Mass St. Collective (Dec 2024); $300M…
Idaho NIL Laws: Rules for College and High School Athletes
Idaho maintains strategic “legislative silence”—NO state NIL statute, creating maximum flexibility for institutions. SBOE oversight via Section III.T (“Felony Clause” = immediate removal). Boise State operates “Horseshoe Collective” (501(c)(3)) with…
Delaware NIL Laws: Rules for College and High School Athletes
Delaware adopted a “regulatory-heavy” path—Senate Bill 297 (effective July 1, 2023) adopts Revised Uniform Athlete Agents Act (RUAAA) with strict agent registration through Secretary of State. DIAA Regulation 1030 (effective…
North Dakota NIL Laws: Rules for College and High School Athletes
North Dakota operates WITHOUT a state no-in-training (NIL) statute — as does South Dakota, providing strategic flexibility but no “safe harbor.” NDSU phased out the Green and Gold Collective (July…
