Overview

• Bill introduced by bipartisan team of Ohio state representatives Rodney Creech and Terrence Upchurch.
• NFL Players Association supports the legislation, citing decreased injury rates on natural grass.
• Cincinnati Bengals recently installed nearly $1 million synthetic turf at Paycor Stadium.
• Creech, who owns a turfgrass business, pledges not to bid on any projects resulting from the bill.
• Legislation currently lacks deadlines and penalties, with potential future expansion to high school sports.