Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB 430 — Specify that certain actions constitute regulated sports gaming

Last action — Referred to committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill regulates prediction markets trading event contracts on sports events as sports gaming.

This bill amends existing law to explicitly classify trading event contracts on sports events through prediction markets as regulated sports gaming in Ohio. It aims to clarify the regulatory framework for this type of gambling activity.

Summary

To amend sections 3770.23, 3770.25, 3775.01, 3775.02, 3775.10, and 3775.99 of the Revised Code to specify that using a prediction market to trade event contracts on sporting events constitutes sports gaming subject to regulation in this state.

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Action History

  1. As Introduced

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (133)

133 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 430 do?
To amend sections 3770.23, 3770.25, 3775.01, 3775.02, 3775.10, and 3775.99 of the Revised Code to specify that using a prediction market to trade event contracts on sporting events constitutes sports gaming subject to regulation in this state.
Who sponsors SB 430?
SB 430 is sponsored by William P. DeMora (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 430?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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