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Compensation for Baseball Team Relocation: Protecting Local Community Finances.

This law aims to protect the finances of local communities when a professional baseball team relocates. If a club moves its home field more than 25 miles away, it must compensate the former host community with an amount equal to the tax revenue paid over the last 10 years. Failure to pay this compensation results in the entire baseball league losing its special exemption from antitrust laws, discouraging unjustified moves.
Key points
Professional baseball teams must pay compensation if they relocate their home field more than 25 miles from the previous location.
The compensation amount must cover at least 10 years of state, local, and tribal tax revenue paid by the club.
If a club fails to pay, the entire professional baseball industry loses its special antitrust protection status.
Club officers become personally responsible for the compensation cost if the club attempts to disband to avoid payment.
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Print number: 118_HR_4071
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12]
Process start date: 2023-06-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Moneyball Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4071.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Professional baseball teams must pay compensation if they relocate their home field more than 25 miles from the previous location.
  • The compensation amount must cover at least 10 years of state, local, and tribal tax revenue paid by the club.
  • If a club fails to pay, the entire professional baseball industry loses its special antitrust protection status.
  • Club officers become personally responsible for the compensation cost if the club attempts to disband to avoid payment.
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 Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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