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Alabama
Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) · Effective In flux (2025 law vs. AHSAA bylaws)
Last reviewed July 1, 2026
Heads up: Contested: state law vs. association rule are out of sync. Verify before relying.
Key rules
- ›A 2025 state law (HB489) sought to permit HS NIL
- ›The AHSAA has not yet adopted/enforced it — its amateurism rules still prohibit
- ›Confirm current AHSAA status before signing anything
Before you sign — anywhere
- › Disclose the deal to your school/AD within your state's window (often 3–14 days).
- › No school logos, uniforms, or facilities. No pay tied to performance.
- › NIL income is taxable self-employment income — even paid in free gear.
- › Get contracts reviewed. For small deals, a flat-fee attorney beats an agent's cut.
D1 track & field programs in Alabama
An NIL deal is one data point — where you actually get recruited matters more. 10 D1 programs call Alabama home.
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