HB1386

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9, relative to student athletes.

Introduced·2/6/25
Draft Text

Tennessee HB1386 amends state laws to enhance Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities for student athletes.

Tennessee HB1386 amends state laws to expand and regulate Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities for student athletes. The bill encourages institutions to secure broadcast rights, create branded merchandise, and host NIL-centric events. It mandates that a portion of NIL-generated funds directly benefit athletes and requires institutions to conduct mandatory workshops on NIL contract negotiation and tax responsibilities. Certified NIL representatives must adhere to a fiduciary duty and the Secretary of State must maintain a publicly accessible registry of these representatives.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Calendar

Jan 21

12:00 PM

House Higher Education Subcommittee Hearing

Mar 26, 2025

12:00 PM

House Higher Education Subcommittee Hearing

History

Jan 21

House

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Higher Education Subcommittee of Education Committee

Jan 14

House

Placed on s/c cal Higher Education Subcommittee for 1/21/2026

Mar 26, 2025

House

Action Def. in s/c Higher Education Subcommittee to First Calendar of 2026