A new bill in Utah could make direct NIL payments to college athletes confidential, exempting them from public records laws. If passed, this legislation would prevent public disclosure of how much athletes at state-funded schools are earning through NIL.
Supporters argue it’s about privacy—athletes shouldn’t have their earnings exposed while other students don’t. Opponents say it raises transparency concerns, especially when public funds or university-affiliated collectives are involved.
With NIL payments becoming a bigger factor in recruiting, could this become a trend in other states?
Full story here: Deseret News
What do you think—should NIL earnings at public schools be private or public?
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