NIL law in force

Utah NIL law

Last verified Oct 31, 2026

At a glance

NIL law

Citation: Utah Code § 53H-6-202 (formerly § 53B-16-602) Original bill: HB 202
Enacted / effective: Enacted 2024 Effective May 1, 2024

Key provisions (as summarized by sources)

School direct pay / facilitation: Allowed, but not from state appropriations or student fees Disclosure: Agreements over $600 go to the school for written conflict review Prohibited categories: Tobacco/vaping, alcohol, drug sellers, gambling, sexually oriented businesses, firearms the athlete cannot own Confidentiality / records: NIL agreements exempt from GRAMA, including pre-May 2024

Amendments and history

2025 changes (AAL: HB 479) now let institutions pay athletes directly, but not from appropriations or student fees

Verification note

primary Drake's database omits Utah.

Sources (4)

Last verified Oct 31, 2026

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Utah NIL questions

Does Utah have an NIL law?

Utah NIL law status: NIL law in force (NIL law). Citation: Utah Code § 53H-6-202 (formerly § 53B-16-602). Dates: Enacted 2024 Effective May 1, 2024. Not legal advice.

Which FBS schools in Utah does NILList cover?

NILList covers 3 FBS schools in Utah: Brigham Young University, University of Utah and Utah State University.

How many NIL collectives does NILList list in Utah?

NILList lists 5 NIL collectives serving FBS schools in Utah: Blue A Collective, Crimson Collective, Running Hoops Collective, The Royal Blue and Who Rocks the House Collective.

What sources back this Utah NIL law summary?

NILList bases this Utah summary on College Football Business state NIL law table (Oct 2026), Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature and Athlete Agent Labs, last verified Oct 31, 2026.