HB25 Alabama 2024 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jeremy GrayRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2024

Title

High School athletics, right to compensation for name, image, and likeness

Summary

HB25 would allow high school student athletes to receive compensation for the use of their name, image, or likeness and set rules for how that compensation can be paid and used.

What This Bill Does

The bill lets K-12 student athletes be paid for their name, image, or likeness. It includes rules to follow when paying them, including prohibitions on tying compensation to performance or enrollment, and bans on schools or school agents paying or arranging the payments. It also requires safeguards such as recognizing prohibited uses of school marks or facilities, providing professional guidance about college financial aid and taxes, and notifying the school at least seven days before entering any contract.

Who It Affects

• Student athletes in Alabama’s K-12 schools who participate in athletic activities and could receive compensation for their name, image, or likeness.
• Parents or legal guardians of those student athletes, who must receive guidance and notify the school before contracts are signed.

Key Provisions

• Defines terms: athletic activity (as in state law), compensation (monetary or in-kind), and student athlete (K-12 student in any athletic activity).
• Allows a student athlete to receive compensation for the use of their name, image, or likeness.
• Prohibits compensation from being contingent on athletic performance, used as an incentive to enroll or remain at a specific school, or provided by a school or any school’s agent.
• Forbids using school marks, school apparel/equipment, school facilities, or activities conflicting with school policies (e.g., tobacco, alcohol, or controlled substances) in relation to compensation.
• Requires professional guidance for the student and guardian about potential impacts on college financial aid and taxes before accepting compensation.
• Requires the student or guardian to notify the school’s principal or athletic director at least seven days before entering any contract or agreement for compensation.
• Effective date: October 1, 2024.

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

Subjects

Education