Bill > HB312

This bill, called the New Hampshire Fair Play Act, establishes comprehensive rules allowing college student-athletes to earn money from their name, image, and likeness (NIL) while protecting their educational opportunities. Under the bill, postsecondary educational institutions cannot prevent student-athletes from earning compensation through NIL deals, nor can they revoke scholarships or penalize students for such earnings. The legislation specifically prohibits athletes from making money through contracts related to adult entertainment, alcohol, gambling, tobacco, prescription drugs, controlled substances, and weapons, with violations resulting in the loss of financial aid. Student-athletes must disclose NIL contracts to their institution and cannot enter agreements that conflict with team contracts. The bill also ensures athletes can obtain professional representation from licensed attorneys and athlete agents, and allows institutions to use athletes' NIL for marketing purposes without additional compensation. Team contracts cannot prevent athletes from using their NIL for commercial purposes when not engaged in official team activities. The law will apply to all full-time students eligible for intercollegiate competition and will take effect on September 1, 2025, representing a significant expansion of student-athletes' economic rights in New Hampshire.

Business and Industry

https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_status.aspx?lsr=0452&sy=2025&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2025&txtbillnumber=HB312