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AL SB7

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gerald Allen

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits all slap fighting matches, contests, or exhibitions in Alabama, defining slap fighting as unarmed combat where opponents take turns slapping each other in the face without moving or defending themselves

  • Authorizes the Attorney General to bring civil actions seeking injunctions, restraining orders, or other relief against persons violating the Alabama Unarmed Combat Act

  • Establishes Class C felony penalties for managers, promoters, matchmakers, or licensees who knowingly violate the act, and for commission members or employees who violate certain provisions

  • Creates Class B misdemeanor penalties for professional boxers, wrestlers, MMA competitors, and other fighters who knowingly violate the act, with additional civil fines up to $25,000 plus up to 15% of the purse for certain violations

  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

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

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Last Action

Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

State Governmental Affairs1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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