West Virginia HB2576: NIL Protection Act

Sponsors

• Statler, Joe (R, 077) · primary sponsor
• Chiarelli, Geno (R, 078)
• Worrell, Evan (R, 023)
• Amos, Michael (R, 027)
• Lucas, Patrick (R, 024)
• Daniel Linville (R)
• Riley, Clay (R, 072)
• Ellington, Joe (R, 038)
• Maynor, Jordan (R, 041)
• Cannon, Jarred (R, 021)
• McCormick, David (R, 082)

Votes

• Passed Senate (Roll No. 462) (April 10, 2025): 31 yea, 1 nay, passed
• Floor amendment rejected (Roll No. 461) (April 10, 2025): 15 yea, 16 nay, failed
• Effective from passage (Roll No. 463) (April 10, 2025): 32 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Passed House (Roll No. 312) (April 1, 2025): 96 yea, 4 nay, passed
• Effective from passage (Roll No. 313) (April 1, 2025): 96 yea, 4 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB2576?

HB2576 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2025 Regular Session): NIL Protection Act.

What does HB2576 do?

The purpose of this bill is to provide rights, responsibilities, authorities and limitations relating to the name, image, and likeness of an individual who participating as a student-athlete in an institution of higher education. This article is new, therefore,

What is the status of HB2576?

Passed both chambers as of April 12, 2025.

Who sponsored HB2576?

Statler, Joe (R, 077), with 10 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2576?

On the West Virginia Legislature website: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2576&year=2025&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill