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End of Special Rules for Baseball: More Competition in the Sport

This act removes the special exemption for professional baseball clubs from competition laws. This means market and antitrust rules will apply to professional baseball, similar to other industries. The goal is to increase competition within the sport.
Key points
Professional baseball clubs will no longer be exempt from antitrust laws.
Rules promoting fair competition will apply to baseball operations.
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Print number: 117_S_1111
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Process start date: 2021-04-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Competition in Professional Baseball Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1111.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Professional baseball clubs will no longer be exempt from antitrust laws.
  • Rules promoting fair competition will apply to baseball operations.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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Economy