Football fans and experts across the North East of England and Cumbria say they broadly support the idea of an independent regulator for the national game, as long as it would be effective.
The Football Governance Bill is currently making its way through the House of Lords and will then be debated by MPs in the Commons.
The government says the new law would protect clubs, fans and the future of the game.
But the Premier League is concerned regulation could have a negative impact on financial competitiveness and investment.
Most football clubs in the region have had experience of contentious owners, financial woes and controversy.