SB400 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Gerald H. AllenSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2021
Title: Student athletes, only licensed athlete agents may represent student athletes, Act 2021-227, 2021 Reg. Sess., am'd.
Summary: SB400 requires that student athletes seeking compensation for their name, image, or likeness be represented only by state-registered athlete agents or licensed Alabama attorneys, and adds a seven-day notice requirement to inform their school before signing.
What This Bill Does
It amends Act 2021-227 to limit representation to individuals registered as athlete agents with the state or licensed attorneys in good standing in Alabama. It also requires postsecondary institutions to not block or unreasonably restrict such representation. Additionally, student athletes must provide written notice to their institution at least seven days before entering into a representation agreement.

Who It Affects
Student athletes at Alabama postsecondary institutions, who must use only state-registered athlete agents or licensed Alabama attorneys to explore or secure NIL compensation and must give seven days' written notice to their school before signing a representation deal.
Potential representatives (state-registered athlete agents and licensed Alabama attorneys) who must meet the registration/licensing requirements, and postsecondary institutions that must not block representation and must receive the notice prior to agreements.

Key Provisions
Only individuals registered as a state athlete agent or licensed and in good standing with the Alabama State Bar may represent student athletes for negotiating NIL opportunities.
An institution may not prevent or unreasonably restrict a student athlete from obtaining professional representation.
A student athlete must provide written notice to their institution at least seven days before entering into a representation agreement.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 23, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Education