State NIL Rules
Database

Key Rule Variations by State

Not all state rules are created equal. Here's what changes from state to state.

School IP Usage

Most States: Prohibited entirely
CA, NY, FL: Allowed with school approval
TX, GA: Silent (interpreted as banned)

Disclosure to School

29 States: Mandatory within 7-30 days
15 States: Voluntary/recommended
7 States: No NIL allowed at all

Banned Industries

Universal: Alcohol, tobacco, gambling, adult
Most States: Cannabis (even if legal)
Some States: Firearms, supplements

Payment Caps

Most States: No limits on amount
Nebraska: $5,000/year cap (proposed)
Vermont: $500/deal limit (pending)

Group NIL Deals

Allowed: If structured as individual contracts
Banned: If tied to team performance
Risky: Group deals with same sponsor

Agent/Rep Rules

Some States: Certified NIL reps allowed
Most States: Agents prohibited
Always OK: Parents/guardians as advisors

State-by-State Quick Reference

Allowed
Prohibited
Conditional
Not Specified
State School IP Details
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
Washington DC
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

Showing all 51 states and territories. Database updated monthly.