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.

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.