Rhode Island NIL Law for NCAA

On January 22, 2021, Rhode Island introduced a Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) law for their colleges and institutions. Although the bill has not successfully made its way through the House & the Senate, nor has it received Governor approval, it has a tentative effective date of January 1, 2022. If passed, House Bill 5082 will allow intercollegiate student athletes the ability to earn compensation for the use of their NIL.

BILL STATUS: Bill Introduced
EFFECTIVE DATE: 01/01/2023
NCAA INSTITUTIONS: 8
ESTIMATED NCAA ATHLETES: 2,400

Last Updated 06/23/21

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RHODE ISLAND NIL LAW

This bill was introduced to Rhode Island’s Senate in late-January 2021, and is still in the process of being turned into a law. The following components have been proposed by the Bill:

A postsecondary educational institution in this state, whether public or private, may not uphold any rule, requirement, standard, or other limitation that prevents a student of that institution from participating in intercollegiate athletics and also earning compensation as a result of the use of the student’s name, image, or likeness. Earning compensation from the use of a student’s name, image, or likeness may not affect the student’s scholarship eligibility.
An athletic association, conference, or other group or organization, with authority over intercollegiate athletics, including, but not limited to, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), may not prevent a student athlete from earning compensation as a result of the use of the student’s name, image, or likeness.
An athletic association, conference, or other group or organization with authority over intercollegiate athletics, including, but not limited to, the NCAA, may not prevent a postsecondary educational institution from participating in intercollegiate athletics as a result of the compensation of a student athlete for the use of the student’s name, image, or likeness.
A postsecondary educational institution, athletic association, conference, or other group or organization with authority over intercollegiate athletics may not provide a prospective student, who may participate in intercollegiate athletics, with compensation in relation to the student’s name, image, or likeness.
A postsecondary educational institution, athletic association, conference, or other group or organization, with authority over intercollegiate athletics, may not prevent a student athlete in this state from obtaining professional representation in relation to contracts or legal matters, including, but not limited to, representation, provided by an athlete agent or legal representation provided by an attorney.
Professional representation obtained by a student athlete must be from persons licensed by the state. An athlete agent representing a student athlete for purposes of earning compensation, as a result of the use of the student’s name, image, or likeness, must be registered under chapter 74 of title 5. An attorney representing a student athlete for purposes of earning compensation, as a result of the use of the student’s name, image, or likeness, must be licensed to practice in the state.
An athlete agent representing a student athlete shall comply with the federal Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act in 15 U.S.C. Ch. 104 in their relationships with the student.
A scholarship from the postsecondary educational institution, in which a student is enrolled that meets the cost of attendance, is not compensation for purposes of this chapter, and a scholarship may not be revoked as a result of the student earning compensation or obtaining professional or legal representation under this chapter.
A student athlete may not enter into a contract providing compensation to the student, for use of the student’s name, image, or likeness, if a provision of such a contract is in conflict with a provision of the student’s team contract.
A postsecondary educational institution must disclose the relevant contractual provisions that are in conflict with the student’s team contract, to the student athlete or his or her representative.
A student athlete who enters into a contract providing compensation to the student for use of the student’s name, image, or likeness, shall disclose the contract to an official of the postsecondary educational institution in which he or she is enrolled, to be designated by the institution.
A team contract of a postsecondary educational institution’s athletic program may not prevent a student athlete from using the student’s name, image, or likeness for a commercial purpose when the student is not engaged in official team activities.

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RHODE ISLAND NIL TAX IMPLICATIONS

Now that Student Athletes will have the ability to profit off of their name, image and likeness, they have to remain conscious about certain thresholds that could have certain tax consequences. Specific to the State of Rhode Island:

Graduated-Rate Individual Income Tax Structure
Top Marginal Individual Income Tax Rate = 5.99%

RHODE ISLAND NIL FAQS

What is the Rhode Island NIL Law?

The Rhode Island NIL Law is a bill that expressly allows college athletes, while they are students, to personally profit from the use of their name, image, and likeness, and prohibits the NCAA from preventing these practices. (Link)

When does Rhode Island NIL Compliance Start?

Rhode Island NIL started on July 1, 2021, per the NCAA Interim Policies. If and when House Bill 5082 is passed into law, Rhode Island State NIL laws would take effect on January 1, 2022.

How does Rhode Island NIL affect NCAA Student-Athletes?

Rhode Island NCAA Student-Athletes will be able to earn compensation for the use of her or his name, image, or likeness (NIL) through a multitude of different opportunities. Student-Athletes can now make money for things such as endorsements, sponsorships, appearances, autographs, memorabilia, podcasts, camps, clinics, private lessons, crowdfunding, and many more!

What are Rhode Island Name, Image, and Likeness Best Practices?

Both athletes and administrators in the State of Rhode Island should start by making sure they have a proper understanding of the rules and regulations set-forth by House Bill 5082. A working-knowledge of the ‘Dos and Don’ts’ for Alabama NIL will allow all parties to safely and successfully navigate the new landscape. The next most important aspect would be the compliance component of NIL. Not only do students need to make sure they are entering agreements that are compliant with the passed state regulations, but they need to make sure they are transparent with their school to avoid any institutional conflicts.

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Rhode Island NIL Law for NCAA

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Rhode Island NIL Law for NCAA

RHODE ISLAND NIL LAW

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RHODE ISLAND NIL TAX IMPLICATIONS

RHODE ISLAND NIL FAQS

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How does Rhode Island NIL affect NCAA Student-Athletes?

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