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HB 1528

Task Force to Study Student Athlete Name, Image, and Likeness Programs in Maryland - Establishment

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Denise Roberts

Maryland establishes task force to study Name, Image, and Likeness programs' effects on student athletes and recommend potential policy responses.

Rereferred to Appropriations
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Bill Summary · HB 1528

Legislative bill overview

HB 1528 establishes a task force to study how Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) programs affect student athletes in Maryland. The task force would examine current NIL practices, their impact on student athletes, and potentially recommend policy changes. This is a fact-finding measure rather than direct regulation of NIL activities.

Why is this important

NIL rights allow student athletes to profit from their personal brand—a relatively recent development following NCAA policy changes in 2021. Maryland's higher education institutions compete nationally for athletic talent, and understanding how NIL programs operate locally could inform future regulations affecting student welfare, educational equity, and institutional competitiveness. The study could influence whether Maryland implements state-level NIL oversight or safeguards.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and timeline: Whether the task force will have sufficient resources and time to meaningfully study complex NIL arrangements across multiple institutions
  • Regulatory intent: Some may view this as preliminary to stricter state regulation of NIL (potentially limiting athlete earning potential), while others see it as necessary consumer protection
  • Stakeholder representation: Questions about who sits on the task force and whether all perspectives (athletes, schools, boosters, consumer advocates) are adequately represented

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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