The bill proposes the establishment of the Ohio Sports Commission within the Department of Development, aimed at enhancing the quality of life in Ohio through the promotion and development of national and international sports. The commission will collaborate with various stakeholders, including convention and visitor bureaus, chambers of commerce, and sports organizations, to attract and host sporting events that benefit the state's economy and image.

Additionally, the bill creates a board of commissioners for the Ohio Sports Commission, consisting of seventeen members representing diverse interests, including government officials, student and professional athlete organizations, and local sports commissions. The board will be responsible for studying sports tourism, developing policy recommendations, and potentially establishing a grant program to support emerging sports economies. Furthermore, the Ohio Sports Commission Fund is created to support the commission's activities, funded by grants, gifts, and contributions.