Proposal to protect young Georgia athletes from ‘street agents’ appears to be sidelined

By: Andre Butso

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: April 2, 2026

Words: 773

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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House lawmakers are attempting to protect student athletes from eighth grade onward from potential predatory deals with agents, although a bill designed to bolster name, image and likeness rules may be ensnared in election-year politics.

The Georgia High School NIL Protection Act passed the House unanimously in February. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Brent Cox, a Dawsonville Republican, who said he worked closely with the Georgia High School Association, which oversees school …

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