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Protecting cities from baseball game cancellations outside regular season

New rules aim to protect cities from financial losses when baseball leagues cancel or relocate major off-season events without good reason. If a city suffers losses, it can sue the league for damages. This ensures economic stability for local businesses and communities.
Key points
Prohibits baseball leagues from canceling or relocating off-season games without a valid reason (e.g., pandemic, natural disaster, bad weather, declared emergency).
Cities can sue baseball leagues for damages if they incur losses due to unjustified cancellation or relocation of an event.
Aims to protect local economies that invest in preparing for large sports events.
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Additional Information
Community Protection in Sports Act of 2021
Print number: HR 2504
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]
Process start date: 2021-04-14