Ohio Republicans introduce bill to ban NIL deals for high school and middle school athletes

By: Megan Henry

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: February 12, 2026

Words: 705

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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Ohio Republicans want to ban high school and middle school athletes from making name, image, or likeness deals.

State Reps. Adam Bird, R-New Richmond, and Mike Odioso, R-Green Twp., recently introduced Ohio House Bill 661.

“The purpose in Ohio high school sports should be about a learning experience that is an extension of the classroom,” Bird said at a press conference last week.

“We don’t spend public taxpayer money on stadiums …

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