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NJ S3276
NJ S3276Prohibits contracts for student-athlete's name, image, or likeness from remaining in effect beyond the date the student-athlete is no longer eligible to participate in intercollegiate athletics.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits any contract into which a student-athlete enters, providing compensation for use of the student-athlete's name, image, or likeness from:· remaining in effect beyond the date the student-athlete is no longer eligible to participate in intercollegiate athletics; or· requiring the student-athlete to provide as consideration either of the following: any compensation the student-athlete earns after the student-athlete is no longer eligible to participate in intercollegiate athletics for use of the student-athlete's name, image, or likeness; or rights associated with the use of the student-athlete's name, image, or likeness after the student-athlete is no longer eligible to participate in intercollegiate athletics.· The bill stipulates that any provision of a contract in violation of the provisions of the bill would be void.
AI Summary
This bill ensures that any contract a student-athlete signs for the use of their name, image, or likeness (NIL), which refers to a student's ability to profit from their personal brand, cannot extend beyond the period they are eligible to play college sports. It also prohibits these contracts from requiring the student-athlete to give up any NIL earnings or rights they might have after their college athletic eligibility ends, or to provide compensation earned after their eligibility expires. Any contract clause that violates these rules will be considered invalid.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee (on 02/02/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S3276 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3500/3276_I1.HTM |
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