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IA HF2303

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chad Behn

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds "kickboxing match" to Iowa Code Chapter 90A, defining it as any professional or amateur kickboxing event open to the public where admission is charged, donations requested, or merchandise/refreshments sold

  • Requires promoters of kickboxing matches to obtain a license from the State Commissioner of Athletics before organizing, holding, advertising, or conducting events

  • Grants the commissioner authority to suspend, deny, revoke, annul, or withdraw licenses and participation authority for kickboxing matches under the same conditions as boxing, wrestling, and mixed martial arts

  • Mandates promoters submit written reports within 20 days of events detailing ticket sales, gross admission proceeds, and pay a 5% tax on total gross admission receipts to the State Treasurer

  • Codifies into statute the regulation of professional and amateur kickboxing, which is currently regulated by administrative rule (481 IAC 255) for professional matches only

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to regulation of professional and amateur kickboxing by the state commissioner of athletics.

Last Action

Placed on calendar.

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government2/24/2026
State Government2/6/2026

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