Tennessee House Bill HB1427

Tennessee 2023-2024 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/31/23

Caption

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 6, relative to sports facilities.

Summary

House Bill 1427 aims to amend certain sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Title 67, Chapter 6, which relates to the regulation of sports facilities. The bill primarily seeks to revise the existing regulatory framework by removing references to the Canadian Football League in specific provisions, therefore potentially narrowing the scope of the law concerning sports facilities in Tennessee. This change reflects a focused approach on domestic sports interests and may have implications for how venues managing these sports are governed under state law. The amendments in HB1427 will specifically eliminate language that allows for the inclusion of Canadian Football League provisions. This suggests a shift in legislative intent, possibly to reinforce support for local leagues over foreign sporting entities. Such changes could impact various stakeholders involved in sports management, local economies dependent on sporting events, and the legal considerations surrounding the operation of sports facilities in Tennessee. Discussions surrounding the bill may entail contention regarding local versus broader sports regulatory frameworks. Supporters might argue that the bill protects and promotes local sports entities while limiting competition from external leagues which could alter market dynamics. Critics might contend that such amendments could limit opportunities for bilateral sports engagement and partnerships that might have benefited Tennessee's sports landscape. The timing of the bill’s intended enactment on July 1, 2023, indicates a swift legislative process designed to implement these changes promptly. Observers of sports law in Tennessee will be eager to see how this amendment, if passed, affects the operational landscape of sports facilities and their regulatory oversight in the state.