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OH SB94

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

William DeMora

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Origin

Senate

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Ohio state universities are prohibited from entering into or renewing contracts that grant exclusive media rights for intercollegiate athletic events to streaming services only, subject to federal law limitations

  • The restriction applies only to contracts entered into or renewed on or after the bill's effective date, not existing agreements

  • State universities must provide enrolled students free access to view any university athletic events broadcast under compliant contracts

  • Each university retains discretion to determine how student access to these broadcasts is provided

  • Creates new section 3345.88 of the Ohio Revised Code governing broadcast rights for state university athletic competitions

Legislative Description

Regards broadcasts of intercollegiate athletic competitions

Education

Last Action

Referred to committee: Higher Education

2/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Higher Education2/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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