2002 House Bill 5884

Introduced in the House

April 11, 2002

Introduced by Rep. Randy Richardville (R-56)

To prohibit “blacking out” the broadcast of a sporting event if the event takes place in a stadium constructed or operated in whole or in part with public funds. The National Football League blocks the local broadcast of Detroit Lions home games when an insufficient number of stadium tickets have been sold.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce