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SD SB64

Bill

Status

Passed

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Commerce and Energy

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

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Last Action

Signed by the Governor on February 06, 2026 S.J. 208

2/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Energy1/22/2026
Commerce and Energy1/13/2026

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