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MontanaSB 27169th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)SenateWALLET

Remove prohibition on certain compensation for collegiate student-athlete's name/image/likeness

Sponsored By: Ellie Boldman (Democrat)

Signed by Governor

CollegesEducation - Post-Secondary

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

NIL pay and protections for Montana college athletes

Montana college athletes can earn pay for their name, image, or likeness. They can hire an agent or professional representative. Schools and athletic groups may pay athletes for NIL. Schools and athletic groups cannot block, punish, or bench athletes for using these rights. The law does not require schools to pay.

Rules for NIL deals and disclosures

You cannot sign a NIL deal that conflicts with team rules or a school contract. You must tell a school official when you sign a paid NIL deal, or when you try to join a team. If the school claims a conflict, it must show you the exact rules or contract terms. Team rules cannot stop you from earning NIL pay when you are not in official team activities.

School control of NIL on campus

Schools can add NIL terms to scholarship agreements. They can ban NIL use on campus, at school events, or in ads placed on school property. They can use your NIL or act as your NIL agent for deals. Schools can still enforce general student conduct codes. These rules apply to Montana two- and four-year colleges and universities.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Ellie Boldman

    Democrat • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Mark Thane

    Democrat • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 270 • No: 27

House vote • 4/11/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 94 • No: 5

House vote • 4/10/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 97 • No: 2

Senate vote • 2/19/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 39 • No: 10

Senate vote • 2/18/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 40 • No: 10

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter Number Assigned

    5/8/2025Senate

  2. Signed by Governor

    5/5/2025Senate

  3. Transmitted to Governor

    4/25/2025Senate

  4. Signed by Speaker

    4/25/2025House

  5. Signed by President

    4/21/2025Senate

  6. Returned from Enrolling

    4/12/2025Senate

  7. Sent to Enrolling

    4/11/2025Senate

  8. 3rd Reading

    4/11/2025House

  9. 2nd Reading

    4/10/2025House

  10. Committee Report

    4/8/2025House

  11. Committee Executive Action

    4/7/2025House

  12. Hearing

    4/6/2025House

  13. 1st Reading

    2/20/2025House

  14. Referred to Committee

    2/20/2025House

  15. Transmitted to House

    2/19/2025Senate

  16. 3rd Reading

    2/19/2025Senate

  17. 2nd Reading

    2/18/2025Senate

  18. Committee Report

    2/14/2025Senate

  19. Committee Executive Action

    2/13/2025Senate

  20. Hearing

    2/7/2025Senate

  21. Referred to Committee

    2/6/2025Senate

  22. 1st Reading

    2/6/2025Senate

  23. Introduced

    2/5/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    4/15/2025

    PDF

  • Introduced

    2/5/2025

    PDF

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