Home Team Act of 2026

This bill would make it harder for professional sports teams to leave their cities. Leagues could not block public or fan ownership. Before moving a team to another state or shutting it down, owners would have to give local governments, community groups, nonprofits, and local buyers a chance to buy it at a fair price, lowered to reflect past public stadium subsidies. It also requires a year’s notice and allows fines and lawsuits, helping protect local jobs, fans, and taxpayers.