Bill > HB1732

This bill establishes new rights and regulations regarding the broadcasting of high school athletic activities in Oklahoma. Specifically, the bill gives schools the right to broadcast their own athletic events, even if the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) has an exclusive broadcast agreement with another organization. The bill defines key terms such as "athletic activity" (any high school pre-season, regular season, or playoff game), "broadcast" (live or recorded audio/video transmission via various media), and "local broadcaster" (an Oklahoma-based organization providing broadcast services, including student-organized broadcasts). The legislation prevents the OSSAA from entering into contracts that would prohibit schools or local broadcasters from transmitting their own athletic events. The provisions will apply to broadcast contracts entered into or renewed on or after July 1, 2025, which is the bill's effective date. By declaring an emergency clause, the bill also indicates its immediate importance for public interest, potentially allowing for expedited implementation.

Education, Transportation and Infrastructure

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1732&Session=2600