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Introduced
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
136th General Assembly
Bill Summary
To enact sections 3373.01, 3373.02, and 3373.03 of the Revised Code to prohibit a middle or high school athlete from earning compensation from the athlete's name, image, or likeness.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits middle and high school student-athletes from earning compensation related to their name, image, or likeness (NIL) or for their position on an athletic team, with "middle or high school" defined to include various types of schools offering grades seven through twelve, and "middle or high school student-athlete" referring to students participating in interscholastic athletics. If a student-athlete earns prohibited compensation, the school, district, or athletic organization cannot allow them to participate in the specific sport for which the compensation was earned, though they may still compete in other sports. Organizations that regulate interscholastic athletics are required to establish procedures for investigating allegations of prohibited compensation and for student-athletes to appeal adverse decisions regarding their eligibility.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (15)
Adam Bird (R)*,
Mike Odioso (R)*,
Cindy Abrams (R),
Gary Click (R),
Rodney Creech (R),
Adam Holmes (R),
Jim Hoops (R),
Gayle Manning (R),
Adam Mathews (R),
Kevin Miller (R),
Bob Peterson (R),
Justin Pizzulli (R),
Kevin Ritter (R),
Jodi Salvo (R),
Brian Stewart (R),
Last Action
House Education Odioso, 2nd Hearing, Opponent/Interested Party Testimony (14:15:00 2/24/2026 Room 018) (on 02/24/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb661 |
| Fiscal Note - As Introduced | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=27075 |
| Analysis - As Introduced | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=26983 |
| BillText | https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb661/00_IN/pdf/ |
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