Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB 697 — Regards broadcasts of school interscholastic athletic contests

Last action — Referred to committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

To amend sections 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and to enact section 3313.5321 of the Revised Code regarding broadcasts of middle and high school post-season interscholastic athletic contests.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. As Introduced

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 133 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (133)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 697 do?
To amend sections 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and to enact section 3313.5321 of the Revised Code regarding broadcasts of middle and high school post-season interscholastic athletic contests.
Who sponsors HB 697?
HB 697 is sponsored by Mark Hiner (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 697?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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