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AR HB2196

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

Kenneth Henderson

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 17-22-208(a) to add an exception clause stating the chapter on combative sports elimination contests does not apply to certain professional wrestling events

  • Professional wrestling events held for a charitable purpose are exempt from combative sports regulation requirements

  • Event promoters must notify the commission at least 10 days before the event to qualify for the exemption

  • Notice to the commission must include a description of the charitable purpose, the event date/time/location, and an estimate of proceeds that will result from the event

Legislative Description

To Amend Language Concerning The Sport Of Professional Wrestling; And To Create An Exemption For Chartable Events.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment

5/1/2017

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs3/7/2017

Full Bill Text

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