LB635

Authorize the regulation of professional bare-knuckle mixed martial arts, professional mixed martial arts on ice, professional muay thai, amateur muay thai, and amateur kickboxing by the State Athletic Commissioner

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Nebraska LB635 authorizes the State Athletic Commissioner to regulate professional and amateur mixed martial arts, kickboxing, and bare-knuckle.

Nebraska LB635 amends state statutes to authorize the State Athletic Commissioner to regulate professional and amateur mixed martial arts, kickboxing, and bare-knuckle boxing. The commissioner can issue licenses to promoters, referees, physicians, managers, and others involved in these sports. The bill sets rules for match lengths, rounds, and licensing fees. It also outlines penalties for unsportsmanlike conduct and failure to comply with regulations. The commissioner can suspend licenses and impose fines for violations.

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Roll Call Votes

45 Yea

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2 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 10, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

Feb 10, 2025

1:30 PM

General Affairs Hearing

History

May 13, 2025

Legislature

Approved by Governor on May 13, 2025

May 9, 2025

Legislature

Dispensing of reading at large approved

May 9, 2025

Legislature

Passed on Final Reading 45-2*-2