HB 2576
NIL Protection Act
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill, the NIL Protection Act, aims to grant West Virginia colleges and universities greater authority over student-athletes’ name, image, and likeness (NIL). It allows institutions to enter agreements for compensation, share revenue, and condition compensation based on institutional rules, while limiting the ability of athletic associations and conferences to regulate these activities. The bill also restricts compensation for certain activities, such as alcohol or gambling, and clarifies that student-athletes are not considered employees of the institution for NIL purposes.
Key provisions
- Institutions can enter agreements for student-athlete compensation for NIL use.
- Institutions can share athletic department revenue with student-athletes.
- Athletic associations and conferences are limited in their ability to regulate NIL activities at institutions.
- Student-athletes can earn compensation for NIL activities, subject to limitations.
- Compensation for NIL activities is prohibited for alcohol, adult entertainment, cannabis, performance-enhancing drugs, and tobacco.
- Student-athletes are not considered employees of the institution for NIL purposes.
- Institutions cannot use appropriated funds to compensate student-athletes for NIL activities.
- Restrictions on investigations and penalties against institutions and student-athletes related to NIL activities.
Who is affected
- Student-athletes
- West Virginia colleges and universities
- Athletic associations
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