Ohio lawmakers have different ideas on name, image and likeness deals for high school athletes

By: Megan Henry

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: April 9, 2026

Words: 938

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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The Ohio House has two opposing Republican bills dealing with name, image, and likeness deals at the high school level.

Ohio House Bill 661 would ban high school and middle school athletes from making NIL deals while Ohio House Bill 745 would create guardrails for high school athletes to earn compensation from NIL deals.

Ohio is one of 45 states that allows high school athletes to have NIL deals.

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