State NIL laws, explained
Last reviewed Oct 31, 2026
Key takeaways
- Some states have an NIL law in force; others have none, or had one that expired or was repealed.
- Trackers sometimes disagree; we flag those states as Needs verification.
- Every state page links to its sources.
What the statuses mean
NIL law in force: the state has an operative college-athlete NIL statute. No state NIL law: none found in our sources. Partial: only related rules, such as agent or public-records provisions. Expired or repealed: a law existed but is no longer operative. Disputed: sources disagree on whether a law applies.
Where our state data comes from
Our starting data uses the College Football Business state law table (October 2026), which itself cross-checks The Drake Group database, Athlete Agent Labs, MultiState and state legislature sites. Where that table notes a conflict between sources, we show Needs verification until we check the statute directly.
Not legal advice
Laws change and summaries leave things out. Always read the statute or ask a licensed attorney before acting.
Educational information, not legal advice.