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MI SB0152

Bill

Status

Passed

12/1/2015

Primary Sponsor

David Robertson

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Origin

Senate

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Expands Michigan's unarmed combat regulatory framework to include mixed martial arts alongside boxing, creating an 11-member Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission with specialized membership for boxing and mixed martial arts expertise.

  • Establishes licensing requirements for promoters ($300 annual fee), contestants ($45 application and annual fees), and participants such as referees, judges, and matchmakers with varying fees ($70-$150 annually).

  • Requires promoters to obtain bonds ($20,000-$50,000), pay event fees ($500), and submit regulatory and enforcement fees (3% of broadcasting rights or $25,000 maximum) for certain events.

  • Implements comprehensive contestant safety standards including mandatory medical clearances, drug testing protocols, weight class restrictions, medical exams for hepatitis B/C and HIV, and physician oversight at all events.

  • Creates disciplinary authority to suspend, revoke, or fine licensees for violations including fraud, collusion, gambling on contests, failure to comply with medical requirements, and other misconduct, with administrative fines up to $100,000 for non-contestants.

Legislative Description

Occupations; athletics; Michigan unarmed combat regulatory act; include mixed martial arts and make general revisions. Amends title & secs. 10, 11, 12, 20, 21, 22, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 40, 41, 42, 44, 45, 47, 48, 55, 57 & 58 of 2004 PA 403 (MCL 338.3610 et seq.); adds secs. 33a, 33b, 33c, 33d, 49, 49a & 54a & repeals secs. 32, 51, 52, 53, 54, 56, 60, 61, 62 & 63 of 2004 PA 403 (MCL 338.3632 et seq.).

Occupations: business licensing and registration

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0183'15 With Immediate Effect

12/1/2015

Committee Referrals

Regulatory Reform2/19/2015

Full Bill Text

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