Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts H1930: An Act empowering student-athletes through NIL rights
Status: Failed, March 26, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:
SECTION 1. Definitions As used in this act, unless the context clearly requires otherwise: "Student-athlete": An individual who engages in, is eligible to engage in, or has been recruited to engage in intercollegiate athletics for an institution of higher education in the Commonwealth. "Institution of higher education": Any public or private college, university, or other post-secondary educational institution located in the Commonwealth. "Name, image, or likeness (NIL)": A student-athlete's identifiable attributes, including but not limited to their name, image, voice, photograph, signature, or likeness, used for promotional or commercial purposes. "Athlete agent": A person who, for compensation or the promise of compensation, provides professional representation to student-athletes in connection with NIL agreements, contracts, or endorsements. "NIL agreement": A written or oral agreement under which a student-athlete receives compensation for the authorized use of their NIL. "Group licensing": Agreements or arrangements that involve multiple student-athletes licensing their NIL collectively for commercial purposes. SECTION 2. Rights of Student-Athletes A student-athlete may earn compensation for the use of their NIL. Such compensation: (a) Shall not affect the student-athlete’s scholarship eligibility or participation in athletics; and (b) Shall not be contingent upon athletic performance or enrollment at a specific institution. Institutions of higher education and athletic associations: (a) Shall not prevent or restrict a student-athlete from earning compensation for NIL; (b) Shall not provide …
Sponsors
- Francisco Paulino (D) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
- : Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-2
- : Hearing rescheduled to 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
- : Senate concurred
- : Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
- : Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
Common questions
- What is H1930?
- H1930 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act empowering student-athletes through NIL rights.
- What is the status of H1930?
- Failed as of March 26, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) (March 26, 2026).
- Who sponsored H1930?
- Francisco Paulino (D).
- Where is the official record for H1930?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1930
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