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Ohio Athletic Commission reviews licensing, eyes one-year agent license to align bonds
Summary
The House General Government Committee heard from Charles Haskell, executive director of the Ohio Athletic Commission, on licensing growth, medical and trainer requirements, and a proposal under consideration to shift athlete-agent licenses from two-year to one-year terms to align with annual bond expirations and reduce lapses.
Charles Haskell, executive director of the Ohio Athletic Commission, told the House General Government Committee that licenses for promoters, officials and athletes have increased in recent years and the commission is reviewing several changes to reduce administrative lapses and bolster safety.
"Since 2021 COVID, our total number of licenses have been steadily increasing," Haskell said, noting the commission issued 1,056 licenses in 2024, up from 926 in the prior year. He described the OAC as consisting of five voting…
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