Alabama Lawmaker Files Bill to Allow NIL for High School Athletes

An Alabama lawmaker pre-filed a bill that would permit high school athletes to make money off their name, image, and likeness.

Sponsored by State Representative Jeremy Gray, the lawmaker fears that if Alabama does not pass the bill, top high school athletes may relocate to other states.

“If I had a kid and he or she was actually good at sports and they could get compensated for their NIL, I would leave in a hurry,” says Representative Gray. “Say Florida was to do it, it would affect the Mobile Area as well. Let’s not be the 40th or 50th state to opt in, lets opt in now.”