COLUMBUS - Today, State Senator Niraj Antani (R-Miamisburg) introduced the "Ask the Question" bill that, if passed, will make Ohio the most military friendly state in the country. This bill is a priority for the Department of Defense and will be the last bill needed to complete their 2021 Key Personnel and Readiness Issues Supporting Service Members and Families checklist.

COLUMBUS - Today, the NCAA acted to allow temporary name, image, and likeness rights for student athletes, following states acting to provide these rights in law. The NCAA action is a temporary rule and could be changed at any time.

COLUMBUS - Today, Governor Mike DeWine signed an executive order on college athletes in universities earning compensation from their name, image, and likeness. The language of the executive order is similar to the language from SB 187 sponsored by State Senator Niraj Antani (R-Miamisburg).

COLUMBUS - Today, the Ohio House and Senate passed House Bill 110, the state budget, which included an amendment legalizing college athletes earning compensation from their name, image, and likeness, with the amendment going into effect July 1 following conference committee.

COLUMBUS - Today, the Conference Committee on House Bill 110, the state budget, voted to include an amendment legalizing college athletes earning compensation from their name, image, and likeness, with the amendment going into effect July 1.

COLUMBUS - Today, House Bill 29 was amended by the Ohio Senate to include provisions regarding legalizing sports betting as well as legalizing college athletes earning compensation from their name, image, and likeness.

COLUMBUS - Today, State Senator Niraj Antani (R-Miamisburg) released a statement on House Bill 168, which passed the Senate. The bill uses American Rescue Plan dollars to pay off the state's unemployment debt from COVID-19.

COLUMBUS - Today, SB 187 sponsored by State Senator Niraj Antani (R-Miamisburg) passed out of the House State and Local Government Committee with a 13-1 vote. The bill is scheduled for a full House floor vote tomorrow.

COLUMBUS - Today, Senate Bill 187 sponsored by State Senator Niraj Antani (R-Miamisburg) passed out of the Ohio Senate with a vote of 33-0. The bill will now proceed to the House of Representatives where it need passage before reaching the Governor's desk. SB 187 legalizes college athletes earning compensation from their name, image, and likeness.

COLUMBUS - Today, the Ohio Senate passed Senate Bill 176, legalizing sports betting and charitable E-Bingo through a free-market approach, while responsibly expanding gaming in Ohio.