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Professional Sports Stabilization Act of 1982

Introduced: May 21, 1982 See on congress.gov
 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
 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.

What's happening now September 30, 1982

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2