Ohio SB171 establishes the Public Access to Professional Sports Act, regulating state funding for professional sports facilities.

Ohio SB171, the Public Access to Professional Sports Act, mandates that state funds can only be spent on professional sports facilities if certain conditions are met. These include ensuring games are viewable through free or low-cost media, allocating discounted tickets for arts and education, and prohibiting exclusive broadcasting agreements without free access options. The act also requires annual compliance reports detailing state funds usage and public access measures. Violations can result in fines and loss of state funding eligibility.

Ohio SB171 establishes the Public Access to Professional Sports Act, regulating state funding for professional sports facilities.

Ohio SB171, the Public Access to Professional Sports Act, mandates that state funds can only be spent on professional sports facilities if certain conditions are met. These include ensuring games are viewable through free or low-cost media, allocating discounted tickets for arts and education, and prohibiting exclusive broadcasting agreements without free access options. The act also requires annual compliance reports detailing state funds usage and public access measures. Violations can result in fines and loss of state funding eligibility.