Sports Relocation Reform Act of 1996

Summary

Sports Relocation Reform Act of 1996 - Authorizes any U.S. professional sports league to establish a rule: (1) authorizing the league membership to decide whether or not a member team may be relocated; and (2) requiring that any person seeking to change the home territory of a member team obtain league approval. Makes the antitrust laws inapplicable to the enforcement or application of any such rules. Outlines procedural requirements for requests for approval of a proposed relocation, requiring each league to establish rules and procedures governing such requests. Outlines criteria to be considered during such process, including fan loyalty and the extent to which the requesting team has entered into good faith negotiations of terms and conditions required to continue to play in the current territory. Requires the league to conduct hearings in which interested parties are afforded an opportunity to submit written testimony and exhibits. Provides for judicial review through a civil action filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, with an exception for a team located in the District of Columbia area. Authorizes such Court to remand the matter for further consideration by the league and enjoin any relocation until the league has completed such reconsideration. Prohibits multiple lawsuits by other interested parties.

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Timeline

1. 12 July 1996

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 12 July 1996

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 12 July 1996

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 12 July 1996

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 26 July 1996

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Hazardous Materials, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 12 July 1996 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 12 July 1996

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 12 July 1996

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 12 July 1996

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Sponsors

• Rep. Bryant, Ed [R-TN-7] · R · Sponsor
• JOHN CONYERS · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Whitfield, Ed [R-KY-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Largent, Steve [R-OK-1] · R · Sponsor
• · hsif00 · Standing
• · hsju00 · Standing

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