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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Create The Mississippi High School Student-athlete Nil Protection Act; To Define Certain Terms; To Authorize Any Student-athlete To Earn Compensation For Use Of His Or Her Name, Image And Likeness (nil) Under Certain Conditions; To Provide That Any Nil Contract Executed Without Parental Or Guardian Consent Shall Be Void And Unenforceable, If Such Contract Was Executed By The Student-athlete When He Or She Was Under The Age Of 18; To Provide That If Nil Compensation That Is Paid To A Student-athlete Is $10,000 Or Less During A Calendar Year, Then Such Compensation May Be Paid Directly To The Student-athlete Or His Or Her Parent Or Legal Guardian; To Provide That If Nil Compensation That Is Paid To A Student-athlete Exceeds $10,000 During A Calendar Year, Then Such Compensation Over The $10,000 Amount Shall Be Deposited Into A Restricted Trust Account, Which Is Established For The Benefit Of The Highschool Student-athletes; To Provide The Conditions When The Funds Of Such Trust Account Shall Be Released To Such Student-athletes; To Bring Forward Section 93-19-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Pertains To Student-athletes Eighteen Years Of Age Or Older Having The Capacity To Enter Into Certain Legally Binding Contracts, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Mississippi High School Student-Athlete NIL Protection Act," allows high school student-athletes in Mississippi to earn compensation for the use of their name, image, and likeness (NIL), which refers to their personal identifying attributes like their name or photograph, provided the compensation is not tied to athletic performance or used as an inducement to attend a particular school. Any NIL contract signed by a student-athlete under 18 without parental or guardian consent will be void, and while compensation up to $10,000 per year can be paid directly to the student or their guardian, any amount exceeding $10,000 must be placed in a restricted trust account for the student's benefit, with funds released only upon graduation or reaching age 18. The bill also requires NIL contracts to be disclosed to the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) for informational purposes only, clarifying that the MHSAA has no oversight or enforcement role and cannot declare a student ineligible for participating in NIL activities, and prohibits schools, districts, or employees from arranging or benefiting from these contracts.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1400.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1400-1499/HB1400IN.htm |
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