HB 938 OH
Enact the No Free Advertising for Politicians Act
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Summary
This bill enacts the No Free Advertising for Politicians Act in Ohio to regulate the use of government signs. The act prohibits certain government signs from displaying a public official's personal name or likeness. The prohibition prevents public officials from using government resources and signage for personal promotional purposes. The act applies to designated types of government signs but does not restrict other types of official communications or signage. The specific government signs covered by the prohibition and any exceptions are detailed in the newly enacted code section.
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Official abstract
To enact section 9.031 of the Revised Code to enact the No Free Advertising for Politicians Act to prohibit certain government signs from including a public official's personal name or likeness.
Sponsors (2)
- Mark Hiner Republican · primary
- Tex Fischer Republican · primary
Action history (2)
- May 19, 2026 Introduced · lower
- May 20, 2026 Referred to committee · lower
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