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GA HB598
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/27/2024
Primary Sponsor
Brent Cox
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AI Summary
- Removes 6 organizations from Georgia's recognized list of amateur boxing, wrestling, and martial art governing bodies: International Sport Kick Boxing/Karate Association, World Kick Boxing Association, United States Kick Boxing Association, International Sport Combat Federation, International Kick Boxing Federation, and their references throughout the code
- Retains 9 recognized organizations including U.S.A. Boxing, Georgia High School Athletic Association, NCAA, Amateur Athletic Union, Golden Gloves, Team Georgia Amateur Wrestling, USA Wrestling, National High School Coaches Association, North American Sport Karate Association, and Professional Karate Commission
- Amends the definition of "Amateur" in Code Section 43-4B-1 to narrow the list of organizations whose authorization qualifies a participant as an amateur receiving no compensation
- Narrows the exemption in Code Section 43-4B-2 so that matches, contests, or exhibitions governed by the removed organizations will now fall under the chapter's regulatory provisions
- Applies to Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated governing professions and businesses, specifically Chapter 4B covering boxing, wrestling, and martial arts
Legislative Description
Professions and businesses; certain boxing, wrestling, and martial art associations and federations; change certain provisions
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
2/29/2024
Committee Referrals
Economic Development and Tourism2/29/2024
Regulated Industries2/28/2023
Full Bill Text
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