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MS HB1487
Bill
Status
Failed
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mark Tullos
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AI Summary
- Removes wrestling matches and exhibitions from the jurisdiction and supervision of the Mississippi Athletic Commission, effective July 1, 2026
- Wrestling promoters, wrestlers, and related personnel will no longer need to obtain licenses or permits from the commission to hold events in Mississippi
- Eliminates the 6% gross receipts fee currently collected by the commission on wrestling matches and exhibitions
- Boxing, sparring, tough-man contests, and kickboxing remain under full commission oversight and regulation
- College, university, and high school wrestling matches were already exempt from commission jurisdiction and remain supervised by their respective governing bodies
Legislative Description
Mississippi Athletic Commission; remove wrestling from under the supervision of.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
State Affairs1/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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