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High School NIL Rules by State

Whether high school athletes can earn NIL money depends on the state — and sometimes on the athletic association. Pick your state for the plain-language rundown.

TexasUnknown — verify locally CaliforniaYes — restrictions apply FloridaYes — restrictions apply GeorgiaYes — restrictions apply OhioYes — restrictions apply PennsylvaniaUnknown — verify locally AlabamaUnknown — verify locally LouisianaYes — restrictions apply North CarolinaUnknown — verify locally TennesseeYes — restrictions apply New YorkUnknown — verify locally IllinoisUnknown — verify locally MichiganYes — restrictions apply VirginiaYes — restrictions apply New JerseyYes — restrictions apply WashingtonUnknown — verify locally ArizonaYes — restrictions apply MissouriRestricted — only after signing with an in-state college IndianaYes — restrictions apply South CarolinaUnknown — verify locally AlaskaUnknown — verify locally ArkansasUnknown — verify locally ColoradoUnknown — verify locally ConnecticutUnknown — verify locally DelawareYes — restrictions apply Washington, D.C.Unknown — verify locally HawaiiUnknown — verify locally IdahoYes — restrictions apply IowaUnknown — verify locally KansasUnknown — verify locally KentuckyUnknown — verify locally MaineYes — restrictions apply MarylandYes — restrictions apply MassachusettsYes — restrictions apply MinnesotaUnknown — verify locally MississippiNo — current prohibition MontanaUnknown — verify locally NebraskaYes — restrictions apply NevadaUnknown — verify locally New HampshireUnknown — verify locally New MexicoUnknown — verify locally North DakotaUnknown — verify locally OklahomaUnknown — verify locally OregonUnknown — verify locally Rhode IslandUnknown — verify locally South DakotaUnknown — verify locally UtahUnknown — verify locally VermontUnknown — verify locally West VirginiaUnknown — verify locally WisconsinUnknown — verify locally WyomingNo — amateur-status restriction

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The information on this page is provided for general educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. It is not a substitute for consultation with a licensed attorney in your state, and reviewing this page does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and My NIL Guide, JSL Lead Enterprises, L.L.C., its owners, or any affiliated person.

NIL laws and school/athletic-association policies vary by state and change frequently. This research status was checked August 25, 2026; that check is not legal approval and does not guarantee accuracy, completeness, or applicability to a specific situation. Before entering into any NIL agreement, confirm the current governing athletic-association and school rules and consult qualified counsel where appropriate.

About the research-status date: it records when the release-safety status was checked, not that a deal or athlete was legally cleared. Rules can change at any time. Before acting, double-check the original source, governing athletic association, and school. Page date: August 25, 2026. If you believe any information here is outdated or inaccurate, please contact us.

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