Ohio Lawmakers Push for Natural Grass in All Pro Sports Stadiums
New bill aims to enhance player safety by requiring at least 90% natural grass on professional fields.
- 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.
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