The Home Team Act of 2026 aims to keep professional sports teams in their original communities and prevent their relocation. This legislation recognizes the economic and cultural significance of sports franchises to local areas and seeks to protect these connections. Key provisions of the Act include a ban on leagues preventing public or government ownership of franchises. If a team owner wants to move a franchise or eliminate it, they must first offer it for sale to local entities, such as government bodies or community organizations, at a fair market price.