502Circle
Louisville · unknown
Needs verification
Once described on Louisville's NIL page as operating independently of UofL; that section is now hidden and its former site forwards elsewhere. Current status not confirmed.
Verified Nov 1, 2026
NIL law in force
Kentucky NIL law
Last verified Oct 31, 2026
At a glance
NIL law
- Citation
- Ky. Rev. Stat. §§ 164.6941-.6951 Original bill: SB 6 (after Executive Order 2021-418)
- Enacted / effective
- Enacted 2022 Effective Mar. 9, 2022
Key provisions (as summarized by sources)
School direct pay / facilitation: Allowed (SB 3, 2025) Revenue sharing: Allowed (SB 3, 2025) Disclosure: Before signing; school has 3 business days to flag conflicts Agent rules: Representation allowed Confidentiality / records: Athlete-school agreements exempt from the Kentucky Open Records Act NCAA-enforcement / liability shield: Employees of school-affiliated corporations get the same liability protections as school employees (Drake)
Amendments and history
SB 3, Mar. 2025: schools may pay athletes directly (revenue sharing)
Verification note
cross-checked
Sources (3)
Last verified Oct 31, 2026
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Kentucky NIL questions
Does Kentucky have an NIL law?
Kentucky NIL law status: NIL law in force (NIL law). Citation: Ky. Rev. Stat. §§ 164.6941-.6951. Dates: Enacted 2022 Effective Mar. 9, 2022. Not legal advice.
Which FBS schools in Kentucky does NILList cover?
NILList covers 3 FBS schools in Kentucky: University of Kentucky, University of Louisville and Western Kentucky University.
How many NIL collectives does NILList list in Kentucky?
NILList lists 1 NIL collective serving FBS schools in Kentucky: 502Circle.
What sources back this Kentucky NIL law summary?
NILList bases this Kentucky summary on College Football Business state NIL law table (Oct 2026), The Drake Group Education Fund and Athlete Agent Labs, last verified Oct 31, 2026.