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HR 6467 97th Congress House

Professional Sports Stabilization Act of 1982

Official title: A bill to clarify the application of the antitrust laws to professional team sports leagues; to protect the public interest in maintaining the stability of pro… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A bill to clarify the application of the antitrust laws to professional team sports leagues; to protect the public interest in maintaining the stability of professional team sports leagues; and for other purposes.

Introduced: August 3, 1982 See on congress.gov
Sports and Recreation Antitrust lawAntitrust policyProfessional sportsSports and AthleticsTerritorial arrangements (Antitrust law)
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This bill died when the 97th Congress ended
It never became law before the 97th Congress (1981–1982) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 30, 1982
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May 24, 1982
Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law.
May 21, 1982
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
May 21, 1982
Introduced in House
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 Latest action September 30, 1982

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Professional Sports Stabilization Act of 1982 - Declares that it shall not be unlawful under any antitrust law for a professional sports league and its member clubs to enforce rules: (1) requiring approval by the league membership for the relocation of a member club; or (2) providing for the division of league or member club revenues that promote comparable economic opportunities for member clubs. Prohibits State and local governments from imposing limitations on the collective conduct of sports leagues or member teams authorized by this Act.

Specifies the applicability of this Act to actions commenced under the antitrust laws before its enactment.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · Aug 3, 1982
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6467: Professional Sports Stabilization Act of 1982. 97th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/97-HR-6467/
MLA
"H.R. 6467: Professional Sports Stabilization Act of 1982." 97th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/97-HR-6467/.
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H.R. 6467, 97th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/97-HR-6467/.
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