HB409

Prohibit legislators receiving free or discounted sports tickets

Introduced·8/7/25
Introduced Text

Ohio HB409 prohibits legislators from accepting free or discounted tickets to professional sports events.

Ohio HB409 amends the state's Revised Code to prohibit members of the General Assembly from knowingly accepting free or discounted tickets to professional sporting events. The bill defines professional sporting events as those played by teams in the NFL, NHL, MLB, MLS, or NBA. Exceptions allow for tickets if they are part of a promotion generally available to the public. Violations can result in fines up to $1,000 imposed by the joint legislative ethics committee.

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History

Sep 15, 2025

House

Referred to committee: General Government

Aug 7, 2025

House

Introduced