NIL Task Force

HR 15 of the 2025 Regular Session established a task force to examine aspects of the name, image, and likeness (NIL) of student-athletes in Louisiana. It will submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the House Committee on Education by January 23, 2026.

Task Force Meetings

July 24, 2025
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August 26, 2025
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September 30, 2025
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October 28, 2025
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December 8, 2025
Agenda | Minutes

Task Force Members

MemberSeat Information
Rep. Rashid Young, ChairHouse of Representatives
Johnny GiavotellaGovernor's Appointee, General Manager, University of New Orleans Baseball
Ryan IveyGovernor's Appointee, Director of Athletics, Louisiana Tech University
Heath SchroyerGovernor's Appointee, Vice President/Director of Athletics, McNeese State University
J.T. CurtisLHSAA Representative, John Curtis Christian School
Dr. Grady SmithLHSAA Representative, Woodlawn High School
Dr. Chandler LeBoeufLCTCS
Rep. Tehmi ChaissonDesignee, House Speaker
Jolee LilesDesignee, Attorney General's Office
Verge AusberryExecutive Deputy Director of Athletics, LSU
Lucas MorganDirector of Athletics, LSU Shreveport
Jonathan TerrellVice President/Director of Athletics, Nicholls State University
Dr. Bryan MaggardVice President for Intercollegiate Athletics, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Kiera Miracle-TilfordStudent Athlete, Southern University and A&M College (Softball)
Amaya MessierStudent Athlete, LSU (Beach Volleyball)
Chloe MageeStudent Athlete, Southeastern Louisiana University (Softball)
Phillippe CarterAssistant Athletic Director of Internal Operations, Southern University and A&M College
Sheridan CooperDirector for Compliance, Southern University at New Orleans
Brandon ShelvinChair Appointee, Southern Coast Sports
David AubreyChair Appointee, AT&T Louisiana
Kennedy JonesChair Appointee, Interim Director, Office for Civil Rights and Title IX, Grambling State University
Collis Temple IIIDesignee, Commissioner of Higher Education