Ohio lawmaker introduces bill to make planting a flag at Ohio Stadium midfield a felony

Just in case you forgot how seriously Ohio takes Buckeyes football, an Ohio lawmaker recently proposed a bill that would make it a felony to plant a flag at Ohio Stadium’s midfield on game days.

Yes, you read that right.

The “O.H.I.O. Sportsmanship Act,” or House Bill 700, was introduced yesterday by Ohio state representative Josh Williams, a Republican from the state’s 41st District in northwestern Ohio.

BROUGHT TO YOU BY

Here’s what the proposed bill says:

“Sec. 2927.18. No person shall plant a flagpole with a flag attached to it in the center of the football field at Ohio stadium of the Ohio state university on the day of a college football competition, whether before, during, or after the competition. Whoever violates this section is guilty of a felony of the fifth degree. A violation of this section is a strict liability offense and section 2901.20 of the Revised Code does not apply.”

Williams also proposed a bill earlier this year that would have restricted adult cabaret performances, including drag shows, in front of minors.

Want to read more? Check out our print publications, (614) Magazine and Stock & Barrel. Learn where you can find free copies of our newest issues here!

BROUGHT TO YOU BY