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IL HB1358
Bill
Status
2/13/2009
Primary Sponsor
Angelo Saviano
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AI Summary
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Changes the short title of the Professional Boxing Act to the Professional Athletics Act to reflect regulation of boxing, martial arts, and mixed martial arts contests.
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Increases maximum fines and civil penalties under the Act from $5,000 to $10,000 per violation or offense.
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Modifies Board member tenure restrictions to limit lifetime service to no more than 9 years, replacing the previous "continuous service" standard.
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Updates the Regulatory Sunset Act and Unified Code of Corrections to reflect the new short title from Professional Boxing Act to Professional Athletics Act.
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Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
Legislative Description
PROF BOXING ACT-SHORT TITLE
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3/13/2009