Bill > HB383

This bill introduces the Georgia High School NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) Protection Act, which establishes comprehensive regulations for high school student athletes receiving compensation for their name, image, and likeness. The legislation permits student athletes to receive NIL compensation with several important restrictions: they cannot be paid to attend a specific school, cannot wear school jerseys or display school logos while promoting NIL deals, and are prohibited from endorsing products like alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, gambling services, adult entertainment, or weapons. Schools must provide written notice to student athletes about NIL regulations, and contracts for NIL compensation automatically expire within 10 days of graduation or 30 days after leaving a participating school. The bill also allows student athletes to obtain professional representation from athlete agents and attorneys, ensuring they can negotiate NIL contracts while protecting their interests. Additionally, athletic associations are prohibited from penalizing students or schools for participating in NIL compensation arrangements. The law requires the Commissioner of Labor to review and approve any minor's employment or compensation related to performance or use of their name, image, or likeness, with specific considerations for the minor's health, education, and protection from inappropriate content. The act becomes effective upon the Governor's approval and applies to all contracts entered into or renewed after that date.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70183