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AL SB9

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Gerald Allen

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Attorney General to bring civil actions requesting injunctions, restraining orders, or other relief against persons violating the Alabama Unarmed Combat Act (Sections 41-9-1029 through 41-9-1037).

  • Establishes Class C felony penalties for managers, promoters, matchmakers, or licensees who knowingly violate the Unarmed Combat Act or coerce others to violate it.

  • Establishes Class C felony penalties for commission members or employees who knowingly violate Sections 41-9-1033 or 41-9-1034.

  • Establishes Class B misdemeanor penalties for professional boxers, wrestlers, and mixed martial arts competitors who knowingly violate the article (except Section 41-9-1034).

  • Establishes a Class A misdemeanor penalty for persons who participate in or promote unarmed combat without proper authorization or licensure from the commission.

  • Effective date: October 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Alabama Athletic Commission, Attorney General authorized to bring action for violations, certain violations constitute Class C felony

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Last Action

Currently Indefinitely Postponed

5/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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