HB697

Regards broadcasts of school interscholastic athletic contests

Introduced·2/12/26
Introduced Text

Ohio HB697 prohibits organizations regulating interscholastic events from blocking local broadcasters from airing school athletic contests.

Ohio HB697 amends the state's Revised Code to ensure that organizations regulating interscholastic conferences or events cannot enter into exclusive broadcast agreements that prevent local broadcasters or schools from airing qualifying athletic activities. This bill defines "qualifying athletic activity" as any middle or high school post-season or playoff interscholastic athletic contest or competition. It also defines "broadcast" as the live or recorded audio or video transmission of such activities.

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Where it stands

Current
Arts, Athletics, and Tourism Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 17

4:15 PM

House Arts, Athletics and Tourism 3rd Hearing, Opponent/Interested Party Testimony

Mar 10

4:15 PM

House Arts, Athletics and Tourism 2nd Hearing, Proponent Testimony

History

Feb 18

House

Referred to committee: Arts, Athletics, and Tourism

Feb 12

House

Introduced