S.1439: Fans Rights Act of 1995

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about taxation
  • Introduced Nov. 30, 1995
  • Latest Major Action Nov. 30, 1995

Bill Summary

Fans Rights Act of 1995 - Declares that it shall not be unlawful by reason of any provision of the antitrust laws for a professional sports league to enforce rules authorizing the membership of the league to decide that a member club of such league shall not be relocated. Sets forth criteria for relocation decisions by leagues, including: (1) fan loyalty; (2) the extent to which the team received public financial support by means of any...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Nov. 30, 1995

Introduced in the Senate by John H. Glenn Jr. (D-Ohio)

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