High school NIL: Which states have permitted Name, Image and Likeness

High school NIL: Which states have permitted Name, Image and LikenessStory byRick Suter, USA TODAY High School SportsTue, November 25, 2025 at 3:57 AM UTC·4 min read

(The original list has been updated as of November 24, 2025, to include news reflecting Ohio's referendum vote.)

When the NCAA adopted language that allowed college athletes to earn money—or benefit, as it was termed—from their name, image and likeness (NIL), it created a new chapter in amateur athletics, one that was as groundbreaking as it was, at times, confusing.

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Since then, we've seen NIL deals take form at the NCAA level, with athletes singing endorsements never thought possible. But the unknowns remain, and really, have only grown as NIL questions and curiosities have been met by state rules and regulations that have been anything but uniform.

What are the current regulations regarding name, image and likeness in your state?

As expected, the variances make understanding or adhering to NIL guidelines much more complex, where your state might not even allow such deals, but the school you're about to attend does. Or, in some cases, the answer is ... unclear.

Based on the latest data, here is the current rundown of NIL guidelines for all 50 states plus Washington, D.C.

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Alabama

ALABASTER, ALABAMA - AUGUST 22: Thompson's Ryan Peppins (2) is shoved out of bounds by Oxford's Trequon Fegans (5) as he carries the ball on August 22, 2020 in Alabaster, Alabama. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images)

NIL Monetization: Not Permitted, per AHSAA Rule 1, Section 8. 

Alaska

(Photo: East Anchorage High School)

NIL Monetization: Permitted, per ASAA Article 8, Section 1 & 2 Article 9, Section 2.

Arizona

Hamilton High School celebrates after beating Chandler High School (Photo: Arizona Republic)

NIL Monetization: Unclear, per ASAA Rule 15.11.

Arkanas

Northside (Fort Smith, Ark.) sophomore Jersey Wolfenbarger. (Photo: Glenn Gilley)

NIL Monetization: Not Permitted, per AAA Article III Eligibility Rule 10. Amateurism.

California

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 04: Judea Watkins #12 of Sierra Canyon steals the ball against Christ The King leading to a score during The Chosen-1's Invitational at Staples Center on December 04, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

NIL Monetization: Permitted, per CIF Article 20 Rule 212.

Colorado

Fairview High School junior quarterback Aidan Atkinson (10) attempts a pass against Poudre High School on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, at French Field in Fort Collins, Colo. (Photo: Timothy Hurst/The Coloradoan)

NIL Monetization: Permitted, per CHSAA 2000.12; Amended in April 2022.

Connecticut

St. Joseph's (Conn.) soccer player Jenna Bike charges down the field on her way to scoring the game-winning goal as Wilton's Casey Tucker. (Photo: Autumn Driscoll/Hearst Connecticut Media)St. Joseph's Jenna Bike charges down the field on her way to scoring the game-winning goal as Wilton's Casey Tucker follows during the FCIAC soccer championship at Norwalk High School Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013

NIL Monetization: Permitted, per CIAC Article 12 Rule 4.5.A (amended in June 2022).

Delaware

A Dover High player attempts to tackle a Concord ball carrier with his head down during a game last season, a technique Delaware's high school football coaches are discouraging through increased education and training on safer tackling. (Photo: Jason Minto, The News Journal)

NIL Monetization: Not Permitted, per Delaware Administrative Code Title 14 Section 2.5.1.7.

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Washington, D.C.

5/29/17 9:57:43 PM -- Washington, DC, U.S.A -- Hill Academy midfielder Justin Iancio (32) attempts a shot between St. Sebastian's defenseman Patrick Reed (7) and defenseman Will Frisoli (2) during the inaugural High School Lacrosse Nationals -- Photo by Rafael Suanes-USA TODAY Sports Images, Gannett ORG XMIT: US 136321 Geico Lax 5/28/2017 [Via MerlinFTP Drop]

NIL Monetization: Permitted, per DCSAA Part V Section H.

Florida

IMG Academy's Kaytron Allen (13) advances against Ravenwood during the first half at Ravenwood High School in Brentwood, Tenn., Friday, Sept. 25, 2020. Rhs Img 092520 An 009

NIL Monetization: Permitted, per FHSAA Rule 9.9.

Georgia

Westlake Atlanta, Georgia) point guard Raven Johnson Photo: Ty Freeman

NIL Monetization: Permitted with exceptions, per new ruling.

Hawaii

St. Louis (Hawaii) quarterback Jayden deLaura (Photo: Bryon Ng)

NIL Monetization: Not Permitted, per HHSAA.

Idaho

Tanner Vogt (Vallivvue) - ALL-SUA Idaho baseball first team.

NIL Monetization: Permitted, per IDHSAA Rule 8-4 & 8-5.

Illinois

Byron celebrates winning the super sectionals game against Chicago Latin on March 4, 2024 at Sterling High School in Sterling, Illinois.

NIL Monetization: Permitted, per amended IHSA Rule 3.083.

Indiana

Players yell in excitement at Center Grove High School in Greenwood, Ind., Friday, October 16, 2020. Center Grove Trojans defeated Cathedral Fighting Irish, 17-13. Ini 1016 Hs Football Cathedral Center Grove

NIL Monetization: Not Permitted, per IHSAA Part II Rule 5-2.

Iowa

Cedar Rapids Kennedy and West Des Moines Valley captains meet at midfield for the coin toss during a Class 4A varsity football game, Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, at Kingston Stadium in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (Photo: Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen)

NIL Monetization: Permitted, per NIL Guidance.

Kansas

Makenna Vanzant is back as the starting point guard at Farmington, Ark. (Photo: Spencer Tirey, Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette)

NIL Monetization: Limited Allowance, per KSHSAA Rule 21.

Kentucky

St. Xavier teammates celebrate after defeating Highlands High School to win the Kentucky state baseball championship at Whitaker Bank Ballpark in Lexington, Ky, June 16, 2018. , Bryan Woolston/Special to Courier Journal.

NIL Monetization: Permitted, per updated KHSAA Bylaws.

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Louisiana

Bolton's DeWhite Woods is one of Central Louisiana's five defensive linemen to watch in 2017.

NIL Monetization: Permitted, per LHSAA Section 1.25 Position statement issued April 2022.

Maine

Gorham (Maine) righthander/infielder Grace McGouldrick (Photo: Amanda Landry)

NIL Monetization: Permitted, per MPA Handbook.

Maryland

Good Counsel (Olney, Maryland) players pose for photo following game (Photo: Taylor McLaughlin)

NIL Monetization: Permitted, per amended MPSSAA Subtitle 06 Chapter 03 Section 10.

Massachusetts

Millbrook native Allan Rappleyea, right, blocks for the Milton Academy football team in a game against Governor's Academy in Massachusetts last November.

NIL Monetization: Permitted, per MIAA Handbook Rule 47.

Michigan

rosse Pointe South pitcher Cameron Shook is in the middle of a knot of celebrating players as Grosse Pointe South beats Woodhaven, 8-1, in the MHSAA Division 1 baseball championships at Michigan State in East Lansing on Saturday, June 16, 2018. Shook pitched a complete game with five strikeouts and one walk. Dale G. Young, The Detroit News

NIL Monetization: Not Permitted, per MHSAA Section VIII Part B & C.

Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JANUARY 04: Terren Frank #15 of Sierra Canyon Trailblazers defends against Chet Holmgren #34 of Minnehaha Academy Red Hawks during the second half of the game at Target Center on January 04, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

NIL Monetization: Permitted, per MSHSL 201.00 (amended June 2022).

Mississippi

The West Lauderdale Lady Knights celebrate a goal by Jada Smith (4) off a penalty kick in the Class 4A state championship in the MHSAA BlueCross Blue Shield of Mississippi Soccer Classic on Saturday, February 9, 2019, at Ridgeland High School in Ridgeland, Miss. (Photo: Chris Todd/For Clarion Ledger)

NIL Monetization: Not Permitted, per MHSAA Rule 2.39

Missouri

Kirkwood and Webster Groves is the only high school game in the state Missouri on Thanksgiving. (Photo: Patrick Tehan/Bay Area News Group)

NIL Monetization: Permitted, per updated MHSAA Handbook.

Montana

Levi Torgerson attempts to escape a tackle by a player from Bozeman High School. The Great Falls High Bison were defeated by the Bozeman High Hawks 30-7 at the Bison's first home game of the season on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020.

NIL Monetization: Not Permitted, per MHSA Article II Section 15.1, 16

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Nebraska

September 6, 2018 Photographs of the Elkhorn High School indoor practice facility and related photos. Here the playing field in the indoor facility. Curtains can be used to subdivide it several times so that different groups do not interfere with each other during practice. MICHAEL SEARS/[email protected] Mjs Elkhorn Nws Sears 8

NIL Monetization: Permitted, per NSAA Rule 3.7.1.

Nevada

The Desert Hills lacrosse team poses for a picture after taking home the Nevada state championship with a 19-6 victory over Galena in Reno, Nevada.

NIL Monetization: Limited, per NAC Rule 385B.374

New Hampshire

The Portsmouth High School cycling team hosted other New Hampshire schools in a mountain biking race at Stratham Hill Park Sept. 27, 2023.

NIL Monetization: Permitted, per amended NHIAA Article II Section 6.

New Jersey

St. Joseph Regional (New Jersey) defensive end Amin Vanover (Photo: Sherry Saccoliti)

NIL Monetization: Permitted, per NJSIAA.

New Mexico

Alexie Stiles (2) goes up to block as the Centennial Hawks face the La Cueva Bears in the semifinals of the New Mexico 5A state tournament at Centennial High School in Las Cruces on Thursday, April 1, 2021. Chs La Cueva 7

NIL Monetization: Permitted, per updated NMAA Handbook.

New York

Apr 6, 2019; New York, NY, USA; New Hope Academy Tigers at Christ the King High School. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

NIL Monetization: Permitted, per NYSPHSAA Rule 2.2(c).

North Carolina

Middle Creek's (Apex, North Carolina) Jake Caputo. Photo: Lana Daniels

NIL Monetization: Not Permitted in public schools, per NCHSAA Rule 1.2.15(a) and (b).

NIL Monetization: Permitted in private schools, per updated NCHSAA rules.

North Dakota

Dec 18, 2021; New Orleans, LA, USA; Detailed view of the 50 yard line before the game between the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns and the Marshall Thundering Herd at the 2021 New Orleans Bowl at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

NIL Monetization: Permitted, per NDHSAA.

Ohio

Mentor (Ohio) wide receiver Luke Floriea (Photo: Brittany Chay)

NIL Monetization: Permitted, per OHSAA vote

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Oklahoma

NCAA Division I basketball prospect Trae Young, a top 15 recruit, will play Friday at Glendale for Norman North (Norman, Oklahoma) in the Ozark Mountain Shootout

NIL Monetization: Permitted, per OSSAA guidelines.

Oregon

South Salem's Evina Westbrook takes to the court in the OSAA 6A semifinal state championships against Oregon City on Friday, March 10, 2017, at the University of Portland. South Salem went on to lose the match up 46-54.

NIL Monetization: Permitted, per OSAA Rule 8.4.

Pennsylvania

La Salle senior Sam Brown carries to a touchdown on Saturday, Nov. 13 at the University of Pennsylvania's Franklin Field in Philadelphia. La Salle lost to St. Joseph's Prep in the PCL semifinals, 35-7.

NIL Monetization: Permitted, per PIAA Article II Sections 1-3.

Rhode Island

Rockland High School's Lucas Leander hauls in a touchdown catch against Cumberland, Rhode Island, High School on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021.

NIL Monetization: Permitted, per RIIL Article I Section 19.

South Carolina

Chance Poore, a rising senior at Westside High, during the 2016 season at Westside Stadium in Anderson. Poore, offered a four-year scholarship to the University of Kentucky, is the number one ranked kicker in South Carolina.

NIL Monetization: Permitted, per updated SCHSL bylaws.

South Dakota

Sioux Falls Christian's Kate Wynja hits her ball on the 11th hole of Central Valley Golf Club during the South Dakota Class A State Girls Golf Tournament Tuesday, June 6, 2017, in Hartford, S.D.

NIL Monetization: Not Permitted, per SDHSAA Chapter 2 Section 6.

Tennessee

Powell's Cole Judy (11) and Powell's Bailor Hughes (3) block a pass intended for Oak Ridge's Isaiah Johnson (20) during a football game between Powell and Oak Ridge at Powell High School in Powell, Tennessee on Thursday, October 24, 2019. Kns Powell Or 1024

NIL Monetization: Permitted, per amended TSSAA Article II Section 18.

Texas

London pitcher Kade Budd throws against Bishop on Friday, April 9, 2021 in a high school baseball game in Bishop, Texas. Bbh London Bishop 1

NIL Monetization: Not Permitted, per State law SB 1385 Section (j) - (1) & (2).

Utah

Nov 18, 2021; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; A general view of a Wilson basketball used during a game between the Utah Jazz and Toronto Raptors at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports

NIL Monetization: Permitted, per UHSAA Section 6 updated per Jan 2022 meeting summary.

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Vermont

Colchester junior Chloe Palmer watches her line drive during a batting drill at Colchester high school on Monday afternoon. Vermont high school spring playoffs kicked off on Monday. Bur 0405 Colchester Spring Sports Opener 16

NIL Monetization: Permitted, per VPA.

Virginia

Highland Springs (Virginia) quarterback Jamaareh Jones (Photo: Ricky DeBerry Sr.)

NIL Monetization: Permitted, per VHSL.

Washington

North Kitsap's Ethan Gillespie (6) dives into third ahead of the throw to Bainbridge's Luke Lavigne on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. The Vikings won the game 8-4 For Print Nk Bainbridge Baseball 01

NIL Monetization: Permitted, per WIAA.

West Virginia

Malakai Curry tries to bring down Alex Dunlevy during Zanesville's 35-34 loss to host Wheeling (West Virginia) Park on Friday night at Wheeling Island Stadium. 02 Zhs Park Fbl 0928

NIL Monetization: Not Permitted, per WVSSAC Title 127 Section 127-2-11.

Wisconsin

Hortonville High School's Bailey Griesbach (15) and McKenna Gervais (21) walk off the field together following a 12-0 loss against Appleton West High School's soccer team Monday, May 13, 2019, in Appleton, Wis. (Photo: Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin)

NIL Monetization: Not Permitted, per WIAA Section III.C.

Wyoming

The field lights went out for about 15 minutes during South Oldham's win over Atherton in Friday night football at South Oldham High School. Sept. 30, 2022 Atherton Vs South Oldham Football 2022

NIL Monetization: Not Permitted, per WHSAA Rule 5.7.1.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY High School Sports Wire: Ohio latest state to approve NIL deals for high school athletes

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