U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders has introduced a bill that could prevent the Padres from leaving in the future and would have kept the Chargers in San Diego. The Home Team Act would require team ownership to provide one year of notice before moving a team to a new location if the team would move across state lines or relocate to another metropolitan area. This would allow other prospective owners to purchase the franchise at a fair and reasonable price. The bill has faced criticism as it could face pushback from sports leagues and potential constitutional arguments over property rights. However, it would permit a local government entity or a public-private partnership that includes local government entities to buy the franchise.