Summary
Makes the Jackie Robinson Ballpark in Florida a National Commemorative Site and orders a study to see if it should become a National Park.
What problem does this solve?
The historical importance of the Jackie Robinson Ballpark in Daytona Beach, Florida, was not officially recognized by the federal government. This law gives the ballpark a special national title and starts a process to see if it should get more protection as a National Park.
Who does this affect?
- Residents of Daytona Beach, Florida
- Historians and preservation groups
- Visitors and tourists to Florida
What does this law do?
Creates a national commemorative site
Names the Jackie Robinson Ballpark in Daytona Beach, Florida, as the Jackie Robinson Ballpark National Commemorative Site.
Requires a study for national park status
Directs the Secretary of the Interior to study if the site is important enough to become a unit of the National Park System.
Adds the site to the African American Civil Rights Network
Makes the new commemorative site a part of the African American Civil Rights Network.
Limits federal government control
States that the site is not a National Park unit and the government cannot take the land or interfere with its current owners or local rules.
What is the real world impact?
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Honors a civil rights and sports icon
Officially recognizes the ballpark's role in Jackie Robinson's story and the broader civil rights movement. This ensures its historical importance is formally acknowledged and can be shared for educational purposes.
When does this start?
This law takes effect on January 4, 2025, and sets a deadline for a future report to Congress.
Report to congress
A report on the special resource study must be sent to Congress within 2 years after money is provided for the study.