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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