Knight Society
Rutgers · active
Needs verification
Listed on Rutgers' NIL Collectives page. The address listed there did not lead to the collective on 2026-10-21.
Verified Nov 1, 2026
NIL law in force
New Jersey NIL law
Last verified Oct 31, 2026
At a glance
NIL law
- Citation
- N.J.S.A. 18A:3B-89.3 to -89.8 Original bill: S4439 (P.L. 2025, c.110); replaced the 2020 New Jersey Fair Play Act (S971)
- Enacted / effective
- Enacted 2025 Effective July 22, 2025
Key provisions (as summarized by sources)
School direct pay / facilitation: Four-year schools offering athletic scholarships may contract with and pay athletes directly Disclosure: To a school official immediately after signing Agent rules: SPARTA applies; representatives owe fiduciary duty Prohibited categories: Athletes under 21: no alcohol, tobacco/e-cigarette or cannabis deals
Amendments and history
Repealed and replaced the Fair Play Act
Verification note
primary
Sources (4)
Last verified Oct 31, 2026
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New Jersey NIL questions
Does New Jersey have an NIL law?
New Jersey NIL law status: NIL law in force (NIL law). Citation: N.J.S.A. 18A:3B-89.3 to -89.8. Dates: Enacted 2025 Effective July 22, 2025. Not legal advice.
Which FBS schools in New Jersey does NILList cover?
NILList covers 1 FBS school in New Jersey: Rutgers University–New Brunswick.
How many NIL collectives does NILList list in New Jersey?
NILList lists 2 NIL collectives serving FBS schools in New Jersey: Knight Society and Knights of the Raritan.
What sources back this New Jersey NIL law summary?
NILList bases this New Jersey summary on College Football Business state NIL law table (Oct 2026), New Jersey Legislature, The Drake Group Education Fund and Athlete Agent Labs, last verified Oct 31, 2026.
Schools in New Jersey
Collectives in New Jersey
Knights of the Raritan
Rutgers · active
Needs verification
Listed on Rutgers' NIL Collectives page; partnered with Rutgers on the YOUKNIGHTED membership (Nov. 2024). The address on Rutgers' page did not lead to the collective on 2026-10-21.
Verified Nov 1, 2026