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SD SB64
Bill
Status
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Commerce and Energy
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AI Summary
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Adds comprehensive definitions to Chapter 42-12 for combat sports terms including boxer, kickboxer, mixed martial artist, competition, sparring exhibition, manager, matchmaker, promoter, official, and second
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Grants the South Dakota Athletic Commission sole jurisdiction over all boxing, kickboxing, and mixed martial arts competitions and sparring exhibitions, requiring all events to comply with state regulations
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Requires registration for participants (boxers, kickboxers, mixed martial artists, officials, seconds) with fees capped at $100 each, and licenses for managers, matchmakers, and promoters with fees capped at $500 each
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Authorizes the commission to collect event fees up to 5% of gross revenues (including TV/pay-per-view) or a minimum fee up to $5,000 per competition or sparring exhibition
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Establishes violations as Class 2 misdemeanors for unregistered/unlicensed participants and Class 1 misdemeanors for unregistered events, and repeals sections 42-12-7.1 and 42-12-13
Legislative Description
Revise and repeal provisions related to the athletic commission.
Fees
Last Action
Signed by the Governor on February 06, 2026 S.J. 208
2/6/2026