HB 427 Summary

• Replaces terminology "boxing" and "mixed martial arts" with unified term "combative sports" throughout Delaware Code Title 28.

• Requires promoters of combative sports entertainment events to provide an ambulance with 2 EMTs and adequate security personnel on-site at all times during events.

• Makes event promoters financially responsible for costs of fire, police, paramedic, and emergency medical services used for any event participant.

• Requires permit numbers to be prominently displayed in all advertising for combative sports events, either in writing or verbally announced in non-written formats.

• Defines "combative sports" to include all professional and amateur boxing and mixed martial arts competitions.