MO HB1213

Repeals sections 317.001 and 317.006, RSMo, and enacts 26 new sections (317.001 through 317.269) establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for amateur mixed martial arts in Missouri

Creates licensing requirements for amateur unarmed combat promoters and sanctioning bodies, which must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits following federal Ted Stevens Amateur Sports Act guidelines if operating nationally

Mandates safety requirements including minimum $10,000 medical benefit coverage and $10,000 accidental death coverage for each competitor, plus onsite ambulance, licensed physician, and emergency equipment at all events

Requires competitors to be at least 18 years old, obtain national MMA identification cards, pass annual medical exams and HIV/hepatitis testing, and observe a minimum 5-day rest period between bouts

Establishes detailed rules for bout restrictions (3 rounds maximum for non-championship, 5 rounds for championship bouts), weight class differentials, prohibited techniques, fighting area specifications, and drug testing procedures