NIL Laws by State
What your state requires before you sign.
Agent registration requirements, commission caps, and contract rules — verified against primary sources, state by state. Use this as a starting point for your research, not a substitute for qualified legal counsel.
Not legal advice. This information is provided for general reference only. Laws change. Verify with your compliance office, athletic department, or a licensed attorney before acting on anything here.
10 states with verified data
ALAlabama
Repealed
- Agent registration required
- Commission cap: 10%
CACalifornia
Active
- Agent registration required
- No commission cap
FLFlorida
Active
- Agent registration required
- No commission cap
GAGeorgia
Active
- Agent registration required
- No commission cap
LALouisiana
Active
- Agent registration required
- No commission cap
MIMichigan
Active
- Agent registration required
- No commission cap
NCNorth Carolina
Active
- Agent registration required
- No commission cap
OHOhio
Active
- Agent registration required
- No commission cap
TNTennessee
Active
- Agent registration required
- No commission cap
TXTexas
Active
- Agent registration required
- No commission cap
Related resources
- NIL Commission Fairness Check Enter a commission rate and see how it compares to industry benchmarks. State commission caps vary. Check yours here.
- Questions to ask before signing Specific questions to put to any NIL agent, covering commission, term length, services, and disclosure obligations.
- NIL agent red flags How to spot high-pressure tactics, above-market commissions, and contract clauses that favor the agent, not you.
- All NIL guides Practical guides for athletes and families navigating NIL representation for the first time.
Not legal advice. This information is for general reference only. NIL laws vary by state and change frequently. NILAR is not a law firm and does not provide legal counsel. Always verify current requirements with your athletic compliance office or a licensed attorney before signing any NIL agreement.