HB312 Relative to the right of intercollegiate student-athletes to earn compensation through the use of their name, image, or likeness.
Relative to the right of intercollegiate student-athletes to earn compensation through the use of their name, image, or likeness.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No direct taxpayer cost; potential minor indirect benefit if student-athlete earnings reduce institutional scholarship costs, but bill explicitly protects scholarship eligibility so impact is minimal.
Your Community
NH colleges gain competitive recruitment advantage by allowing NIL compensation, potentially strengthening athletic programs and institutional reputation, though benefit depends on state institution competitiveness.
Your Freedom
Substantially expands student-athlete economic rights by enabling NIL compensation and professional representation, though restricts earnings from specific industries deemed harmful.
Status
Refer for Interim Study: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 01/07/2026 House Journal 1 P. 45
Sponsor
Michael Moffett (R)
The Short Version
This bill allows intercollegiate student-athletes at NH's 4-year colleges to earn money from endorsements using their name, image, or likeness, while prohibiting compensation from alcohol, gambling, tobacco, weapons, and certain other industries. It represents a significant shift in athlete compensation rights that aligns NH with the national trend toward athlete compensation.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Intercollegiate student-athletes at NH 4-year colleges who can now earn from endorsements and sponsorships
- ▲ NH postsecondary institutions competing for athletic talent nationally
- ▲ Athlete agents and attorneys providing representation to student-athletes
- ▲ Businesses seeking to sponsor student-athletes for legitimate products/services
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Student-athletes who engage in prohibited industry endorsements lose institutional financial aid eligibility
- ▼ Institutions must establish disclosure and conflict-monitoring procedures
Bill statuses as of October 7, 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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