SB94

Regards broadcasts of intercollegiate athletic competitions

Introduced·2/10/25
Introduced Text

Ohio SB94 prohibits state universities from granting exclusive media rights to streaming services for athletic events.

Ohio SB94 amends state law to prevent state universities from entering into or renewing contracts that grant exclusive media rights to streaming services for intercollegiate athletic competitions. The bill also mandates that universities provide enrolled students with free access to observe any athletic events broadcast under such contracts. This provision applies to contracts entered into or renewed after the bill's effective date.

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Where it stands

Current
Higher Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Feb 18

9:00 AM

Senate Higher Education 2nd Hearing, Proponent

Apr 29, 2025

10:00 AM

Senate Higher Education 1st Hearing, Sponsor

History

Feb 12, 2025

Senate

Referred to committee: Higher Education

Feb 10, 2025

Senate

Introduced