Will the Anaheim Angels naming bill become law?
Short Answer
1. Market Behavior & Drivers
- Yes, Governor Newsom signed AB 2512 into law on August 28, 2026.
- Yes, California's AB 2512 directly impacts the team's potential naming requirements.
- Yes, Anaheim holds significant leverage for stadium negotiations via land ownership.
Current Context
Sources (10)
- 1AB 2512: Surplus Land Act: exemption: Angel Stadium.calmatters.digitaldemocracy.org
- 2Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the 'Anaheim Angels' bill into law. What...latimes.com
- 3Bill Text - AB-2512 Surplus Land Act: exemption: Angel Stadium.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
- 4Calif. gov. signs ‘Anaheim Angels’ bill into lawsportsbusinessjournal.com
- 5The 'Anaheim Angels' bill sails through the California legislature - Los Angeles Timeslatimes.com
- 6What’s in a team name? In Anaheim, maybe the future of the Angels - Los Angeles Timeslatimes.com
- 7Crec 2025 06 05 pt1 pgh2483.htmcongress.gov
- 8FIELD HEARINGcongress.gov
- 9Home Team Act of 2026 (H.R. 8097) - GovTrack.usgovtrack.us
- 10All Info - H.R.8097 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): Home Team Act of 2026 | Congress.gov | Library of Congresscongress.gov
2. Price Chart
Historical Price (Probability)
3. Significant Price Movements
Notable price changes detected in the chart, along with research into what caused each movement.
📉 September 08, 2026: 9.0pp drop
Price decreased from 39.0% to 30.0%
Outcome: Yes
📉 September 07, 2026: 68.0pp drop
Price decreased from 99.0% to 31.0%
Outcome: Yes
Sources (10)
- 1H. R. 8097congress.gov
- 2All Info - H.R.8097 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): Home Team Act of 2026 | Congress.gov | Library of Congresscongress.gov
- 3Text of S. 4272: Home Team Act of 2026 (Introduced version) - GovTrack.usgovtrack.us
- 4S. 4272congress.gov
- 5Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the 'Anaheim Angels' bill into law. What...latimes.com
- 6Calif. gov. signs ‘Anaheim Angels’ bill into lawsportsbusinessjournal.com
- 7The 'Anaheim Angels' bill passes 3rd base and heads to Newsom's...usatoday.com
- 8AB 2512: Surplus Land Act: exemption: Angel Stadium.calmatters.digitaldemocracy.org
- 9The 'Anaheim Angels' bill sails through the California legislature - Los Angeles Timeslatimes.com
- 10Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the ‘Anaheim Angels’ bill into law. What it means for the team – DNYUZdnyuz.com
4. Market Data
Contract Snapshot
This market asks if the Anaheim Angels naming bill will become law. The specific conditions that trigger a 'YES' or 'NO' resolution are not detailed in the provided content. The market's maximum payout date is September 30, 2026, and no special settlement conditions are outlined in the text.
Market Discussion
The "Anaheim Angels" naming bill, formally known as AB 2512 (the "Home Run for Anaheim Act"), was signed into law by California Governor Gavin Newsom on August 28, 2026 [1][2][3]. This law provides the City of Anaheim with a state-level incentive: if the city obtains an exemption from state affordable housing requirements for the Angel Stadium property, the team must be referred to as the "Anaheim Angels" in any related sale or lease materials [1][4][5]. Recent developments in September 2026, including a potential sale of the team, have reignited interest in this naming incentive as a bargaining chip for the city [6].
Sources (6)
- 1Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the 'Anaheim Angels' bill into law. What...latimes.com
- 2Calif. gov. signs ‘Anaheim Angels’ bill into lawsportsbusinessjournal.com
- 3AB 2512: Surplus Land Act: exemption: Angel Stadium.calmatters.digitaldemocracy.org
- 4The 'Anaheim Angels' bill sails through the California legislature - Los Angeles Timeslatimes.com
- 5The 'Anaheim Angels' bill passes 3rd base and heads to Newsom's...usatoday.com
- 6What’s in a team name? In Anaheim, maybe the future of the Angels - Los Angeles Timeslatimes.com
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6. What specific actions must the City of Anaheim and the Angels' ownership complete by October 2026 to trigger the renaming clause in California's AB 2512?
| AB 2512 Enactment Date | August 27, 2026 [1][2][3] |
|---|---|
| Renaming Trigger Condition | City of Anaheim obtains Surplus Land Act exemption for stadium disposition [4][5][2] |
| Renaming Avoidance Method | Mutual agreement between City of Anaheim and Los Angeles Angels [4][5][6] |
Sources (6)
- 1AB 2512: Surplus Land Act: exemption: Angel Stadium. | Digital Democracycalmatters.digitaldemocracy.org
- 2Gov. Gavin Newsom signed 'Anaheim Angels' bill into law. What's next? - Los Angeles Timeslatimes.com
- 3Bill Text: CA AB2512 | 2025-2026 | Regular Session | Amendedlegiscan.com
- 4Bill Text - AB-2512 Surplus Land Act: exemption: Angel Stadium.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
- 5Bill Text - AB-2512 Surplus Land Act: exemption: Angel Stadium.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
- 6Assembly Bill Policy Committee Analysisalcl.assembly.ca.gov
7. What are the key differences between California's signed AB 2512 and the proposed federal H.R. 8097, and which governs the team's name?
| California AB 2512 Status | Signed into law on August 27, 2026 [1][2][3][4] |
|---|---|
| AB 2512 Naming Requirement | Team must be referred to as the "Anaheim Angels" if Anaheim receives Surplus Land Act exemption, unless a separate affiliation agreement is reached [1][5][6][7] |
| Federal H.R. 8097 Naming Impact | Does not address naming requirements [8][9][10][11][12] |
Sources (12)
- 1Bill Text - AB-2512 Surplus Land Act: exemption: Angel Stadium.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
- 2California AB 2512: Surplus Land Act: exemption: Angel - GovBuddygovbuddy.com
- 3It's official. Governor Newsom signed AB 2512, the Home Run for...instagram.com
- 4Newsom signs 'Anaheim Angels' bill into law | Sports | avpress.comavpress.com
- 5[PDF] AB 2512 (Valencia) - Assembly Bill Policy Committee Analysisalcl.assembly.ca.gov
- 6The 'Anaheim Angels' bill passes 3rd base and heads to Newsom's deskusatoday.com
- 7Bill May Require Angels to Include ‘Anaheim’ in Team Namehoodline.com
- 8H.R.8097 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): Home Team Act of 2026congress.gov
- 9H. R. 8097congress.gov
- 10All Info - H.R.8097 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): Home Team Act of 2026 | Congress.gov | Library of Congresscongress.gov
- 11H.R. 8097: Home Team Act of 2026 - GovTrack.usgovtrack.us
- 12Details for H.R. 8097: Home Team Act of 2026 - GovTrack.usgovtrack.us
8. How does the negotiating leverage of the City of Anaheim compare to that of the Angels' ownership regarding the stadium site deal?
| Angel Stadium site size | 150 acres [1] |
|---|---|
| 'Anaheim Angels' bill signed | August 27, 2026 [2][3][4] |
| Team lease expiration | 2032 (extendable to 2038) [1][2][5] |
Sources (6)
- 1What's in a team name? In Anaheim, maybe the future of the Angelslatimes.com
- 2Gov. Gavin Newsom signed 'Anaheim Angels' bill into law. What's next? - Los Angeles Timeslatimes.com
- 3AB 2512: Surplus Land Act: exemption: Angel Stadium.calmatters.digitaldemocracy.org
- 4Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the ‘Anaheim Angels’ bill into law. What it means for the team – DNYUZdnyuz.com
- 5Angels Notes: Stadium, Trout, Front Office - MLB Trade Rumorsmlbtraderumors.com
- 6An Anaheim vision: The Anaheim Angels in a new stadium, next to a youth sports complex - Los Angeles Timeslatimes.com
9. What impact could a potential sale of the Angels franchise before 2026 have on the city's negotiations for a new stadium lease?
| Expected Sale Closure | Early 2027 [1] |
|---|---|
| Current Stadium Lease Expiration | 2032 (with options to 2038) [1][2][3] |
| Anaheim Angels Bill Enactment | August 27, 2026 [4][5][6][7] |
Sources (11)
- 1L.A. Angels sale could reset rocky relationship with Anaheim, renew hopes for land dealsportsbusinessjournal.com
- 2Stan Kroenke Has Deal to Buy Angels From Arte Morenofrontofficesports.com
- 3Anaheim, community leaders optimistic at news of Angels saleocregister.com
- 4Gov. Gavin Newsom signed 'Anaheim Angels' bill into law. What's next? - Los Angeles Timeslatimes.com
- 5The 'Anaheim Angels' bill sails through the California legislature - Los Angeles Timeslatimes.com
- 6The 'Anaheim Angels' bill passes 3rd base and heads to Newsom's deskusatoday.com
- 7Gov. Gavin Newsom signed 'Anaheim Angels' bill into law. What's next? - Occasional Digestoccasionaldigest.com
- 8Stan Kroenke's Angels Purchase Puts Angel Stadium Redevelopment Back in Play - Orange County Business Journalocbj.com
- 9Stan Kroenke's $4 Billion Angels Deal Puts a New Ballpark in Playfrontofficesports.com
- 10Angels Notes: Stadium, Trout, Front Office - MLB Trade Rumorsmlbtraderumors.com
- 11What’s in a team name? In Anaheim, maybe the future of the Angels - Los Angeles Timeslatimes.com
10. What precedents exist for California municipalities receiving exemptions from the Surplus Land Act for major sports or entertainment developments?
| Legislative Exemption Precedent | Specific legislative acts create "exempt surplus land" for major sports and entertainment districts [1][2][3] |
|---|---|
| Home Run for Anaheim Act (AB 2512) | Signed into law on August 27, 2026, linking exemptions to team renaming [4][5][6] |
| Scrutiny on Stadium Developments | Municipalities compelled to include affordable housing and reach settlements [7][8][9][10][11] |
Sources (11)
- 1Assembly Bill Policy Committee Analysisalcl.assembly.ca.gov
- 2Bill Text: CA AB2139 | 2025-2026 | Regular Session | Amendedlegiscan.com
- 3CA AB2139 - California 2025-2026 Regular Session | LegiPlexapp.legiplex.com
- 4Gov. Gavin Newsom signed 'Anaheim Angels' bill into law. What's next? - Los Angeles Timeslatimes.com
- 5The 'Anaheim Angels' bill sails through the California legislaturelatimes.com
- 6Newsom signs 'Anaheim Angels' bill into law | Sports | avpress.comavpress.com
- 7STADIUM SITE AGREEMENTanaheim.net
- 8Notice of Violation of the Surplus Land Act Regarding Property Located at 2000 East Gene Autry Way and 2200 East Katella Boulevard in Anaheim, CA.hcd.ca.gov
- 9Case No. [PROPOSED] STIPULATED FINAL JUDGMENToag.ca.gov
- 10Case No. [PROPOSED] STIPULATED FINAL JUDGMENTanaheim.net
- 11How California is leveraging sports arenas for more housingcalmatters.org
11. What Could Change the Odds
Key Catalysts
Key Dates & Catalysts
- Expiration: October 08, 2026
- Closes: October 01, 2026
Sources (15)
- 1Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the 'Anaheim Angels' bill into law. What...latimes.com
- 2Calif. gov. signs ‘Anaheim Angels’ bill into lawsportsbusinessjournal.com
- 3AB 2512: Surplus Land Act: exemption: Angel Stadium.calmatters.digitaldemocracy.org
- 4Bill Text - AB-2512 Surplus Land Act: exemption: Angel Stadium.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
- 5The 'Anaheim Angels' bill sails through the California legislature - Los Angeles Timeslatimes.com
- 6The 'Anaheim Angels' bill passes 3rd base and heads to Newsom's...usatoday.com
- 7Bill Text - AB-2512 Surplus Land Act: exemption: Angel Stadium.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
- 8All Info - H.R.8097 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): Home Team Act of 2026 | Congress.gov | Library of Congresscongress.gov
- 9H. R. 8097congress.gov
- 10Text of S. 4272: Home Team Act of 2026 (Introduced version) - GovTrack.usgovtrack.us
- 11S. 4272congress.gov
- 12Titles - H.R.7192 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 333 West Broadway in Anaheim, California, as the "Dr. William I. 'Bill' Kott Post Office Building". | Congress.gov | Library of Congresscongress.gov
- 13To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 333 West Broadway in Anaheim, California, as the “Dr. William I. ‘Bill’ Kott Post Office Building”. (2024; 118th Congress H.R. 7192) - GovTrack.usgovtrack.us
- 14H.R.7192 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 333 West Broadway in Anaheim, California, as the "Dr. William I. 'Bill' Kott Post Office Building". | Congress.gov | Library of Congresscongress.gov
- 15Text - H.R.7192 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 333 West Broadway in Anaheim, California, as the "Dr. William I. 'Bill' Kott Post Office Building". | Congress.gov | Library of Congresscongress.gov
13. Historical Resolutions
Historical Resolutions: 1 markets in this series
Outcomes: 1 resolved YES, 0 resolved NO
Recent resolutions:
- KXLOCALLAW-KCROYALS-26OCT01: YES (Aug 24, 2026)