Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 697: Regards broadcasts of school interscholastic athletic contests
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 697 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Regards broadcasts of school interscholastic athletic contests. Primary sponsor: Mark Hiner (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Referred to committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Hiner | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Sean Brennan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Johnathan Newman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 80 |
| Jason Stephens | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 93 |
| Terrence Upchurch | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to committee
- Introduced