House Bill No. 1732 establishes the right of schools in Oklahoma to broadcast their high school athletic activities. The bill specifies that schools can broadcast any athletic event in which their team participates, regardless of any exclusive broadcast agreements made by the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA). Such agreements cannot prevent local broadcasters or schools from airing these events. The provisions of this bill apply to contracts for broadcasting rights that are entered into or renewed after the effective date of the act.
The bill also includes definitions for key terms such as "athletic activity," "broadcast," "exclusive broadcast agreement," "local broadcaster," and "organization." It is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause, allowing it to be enacted immediately upon passage and approval.