Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9.
Tennessee HB1386 amends existing laws regarding intercollegiate athletes' name, image, and likeness (NIL) by allowing athletes to earn compensation based on fair market value, independent of athletic performance or enrollment status. The bill affects public and private higher education institutions, certified NIL representatives, and intercollegiate athletes, introducing requirements for workshops, mentorship programs, and the establishment of a statewide NIL oversight committee. Key provisions include the creation of NIL funds, talent fees for revenue allocation, and the promotion of equitable access to NIL opportunities for all institutions, particularly smaller ones.
Tennessee HB1386 amends existing laws regarding intercollegiate athletes' name, image, and likeness (NIL) by allowing athletes to earn compensation based on fair market value, independent of athletic performance or enrollment status. The bill affects public and private higher education institutions, certified NIL representatives, and intercollegiate athletes, introducing requirements for workshops, mentorship programs, and the establishment of a statewide NIL oversight committee. Key provisions include the creation of NIL funds, talent fees for revenue allocation, and the promotion of equitable access to NIL opportunities for all institutions, particularly smaller ones.
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Harris, Torrey
114th General Assembly
February 6, 2025
January 21, 2026
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Higher Education Subcommittee of Education Committee