Regards broadcasts of intercollegiate athletic competitions
Legislative Analysis Report Regards broadcasts of intercollegiate athletic competitions
1. Primary Purpose of the Bill
This bill prevents Ohio state universities from signing or renewing contracts that give exclusive broadcasting rights for their athletic events to streaming services. It also requires these universities to provide their enrolled students with free access to watch any of their broadcasted sports games.
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2. Changes to Existing Law
ORC Sec. 3345.88 Creates a new section of law prohibiting state universities from entering into exclusive streaming-only media rights contracts for athletic events, and requiring universities to provide enrolled students with free access to watch broadcasted games.
3. Key Information for Citizens
🗳️ What You Need to Know
- Ohio state universities are banned from making exclusive sports broadcasting deals with streaming services.
- Enrolled college students must be given free access to watch their school's broadcasted athletic events.
- The new rules only apply to contracts created or renewed after the law goes into effect.
4. Entities Affected
- Ohio state universities
- Enrolled college students
- College athletic departments
- Media and streaming companies
5. Regulatory Impact & Enforcement
Agency Authority: State universities are granted the authority to determine how they will provide free broadcast access to their enrolled students.
Penalties & Mandates: State universities are prohibited from entering into exclusive streaming contracts for athletic events and are mandated to provide free broadcast access to enrolled students.
Implementation Timeline: Applies to contracts entered into or renewed on or after the effective date of the bill.
6. Estimated Fiscal Impact
State Revenue Impact
Not applicable
Local Government Impact
Not applicable
Implementation Costs
Not applicable
Net Annual Fiscal Effect
Not applicable
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Primary Sponsors
William P. DeMora
District
25
Chamber
Senate
Party
Democrat
Co-Sponsors
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