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FL H0587

Bill

Status

Failed

3/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

James Grant

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits new or retained professional sports franchises using publicly funded facilities from blocking television or radio broadcasts due to insufficient ticket sales
  • Applies to franchises using facilities receiving public funding under Florida Statutes section 212.20(6)(d)6.
  • Establishes a fine of $125,000 per violation, payable by the franchise before its first regular season game of the following season
  • Requires fine proceeds to purchase game tickets for foster children and families, nonprofit youth organizations, and servicemembers on leave from combat zones and their families
  • Effective date is July 1, 2012

Legislative Description

New or Retained Professional Sports Franchises

Last Action

Died in Business and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee

3/9/2012

Committee Referrals

Business And Consumer Affairs Subcommittee11/15/2011

Full Bill Text

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