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As of July 1, 2021, the NCAA granted college athletes the ability to profit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL) through endorsements and sponsorships. In response, many states enacted or updated legislation to regulate these agreements, while state athletic associations introduced their own policies. Additionally, federal lawmakers have proposed legislation to establish nationwide NIL standards. Below, we provide an overview of the current NIL laws and policies relevant to student-athletes in each state.

In re College Athlete NIL Litigation (House v. NCAA) – Summary Table

Category	Details
Court	U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
Date of Order	April 23, 2025
Case	House v. NCAA and related antitrust class actions (In re College Athlete NIL Litigation)
Settlement Proposal	$2.7B in back pay to athletes Future revenue-sharing provisions Creation of Damages Class and Injunctive Relief Class
Judicial Action	Tentative approval of most provisions Final approval withheld due to concern over early implementation of roster limits
Roster Limits Issue	Court found premature implementation harmed athletes in Injunctive Relief Class Violated Rule 23(b)(2) equity standards
Court’s Concerns	Athletes potentially lost roster spots without proper compensation or notice Settlement required them to release claims despite harm
Court’s Directive	NCAA given 14 days to revise agreement Suggested fixes: grandfathering or phasing in roster limits
NCAA’s Actions (April 21)	Approved policy changes including: $20.5M in annual athlete compensation Removal of scholarship caps NIL monitoring platforms Enforcement unit for compliance
Contingency	All proposed changes are pending final court approval
Legal Implications	Risk of litigation restarting if approval denied Possible delay if revised plan requires new class member notice
Guidance for Athletic Depts.	Pause any implementation of roster limits Monitor court developments Prepare for athlete revenue-sharing contracts Expect increased compliance burdens
Conclusion	A pivotal moment for NCAA reform Court demands equity, not just policy shifts

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