Niraj Antani News

COLUMBUS - Today, the General Assembly passed Senate Bill 215, which would enact Constitutional carry, allowing citizens to carry concealed without a state mandated license.

COLUMBUS - Today, State Senator Niraj Antani (R-Miamisburg) encourages constituents to participate in Ohio's annual sales tax holiday which is today, Friday, August 6th at 12:00 a.m. and will end on Sunday, August 8th at 11:59 p.m. The sales tax holiday was established permanently in 2019 through Substitute Senate Bill 226, which Antani co-sponsored.

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 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, 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, 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.

COLUMBUS - Today, Senate Bill 187 sponsored by State Senator Niraj Antani (R-Miamisburg) passed out of the Senate Workforce and Higher Education Committee with a unanimous vote. SB 187 legalizes college athletes earning compensation from their name, image, and likeness. The bill prohibits any college, university, or intercollegiate athletic association from preventing a student from participating in athletics or otherwise punishing them as a result of earning this compensation.

COLUMBUS - Today, State Senator Niraj Antani (R-Miamisburg) introduced a bill to legalize college athletes earning compensation from their name, image, and likeness. The bill prohibits any college, university, or intercollegiate athletic association from preventing a student from participating in athletics as a result of this compensation. Under the bill, student athletes will be permitted to obtain professional representation or enter into contracts for endorsements. The student must inform the college or university of their intent to enter into the contract at least 15 days before they enter into the contract.

COLUMBUS- Today, Senator Kirk Schuring (R-Canton) and joint sponsors, Senator Niraj Antani (R-Miamisburg) and Senator Nathan Manning (R-North Ridgeville) introduced the first comprehensive gaming bill for Ohio.