HB76 Alabama 2022 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Kyle South
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2022
Title: Student athletes, compensation for use of student athlete's name, image, or likeness, Act 2021-227, 2021 Reg. Sess., repealed
Summary: HB76 repeals the Alabama law that addressed compensation for use of a student athlete's name, image, or likeness.
What This Bill Does
The bill repeals Act 2021-227 (now appearing as Article 3 of Chapter 26B of Title 8, including Section 8-26B-32) related to student athletes and compensation for their name, image, or likeness. By doing so, Alabama would no longer have that specific statutory framework governing NIL compensation. The repeal becomes effective immediately after the bill becomes law with the governor's approval.

Who It Affects
Student athletes in Alabama, who would no longer be governed by the statute addressing compensation for their name, image, or likeness.
Colleges and universities with athletic programs in Alabama, which would no longer be bound by Act 2021-227's NIL compensation provisions.

Key Provisions
Section 1 repeals Act 2021-227 (now appearing as Article 3 of Chapter 26B of Title 8, commencing with Section 8-26B-50, and Section 8-26B-32).
Section 2 provides that the act becomes effective immediately following its passage and the governor's approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Student Athletes