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US HB4624
Bill
Status
7/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brian Jack
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AI Summary
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Amends the Professional Boxing Safety Act of 1996 to create a voluntary alternative regulatory framework for "unified boxing organizations" (UBOs) that contract directly with boxers and organize matches under unified rules
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Establishes enhanced medical requirements including mandatory brain health exams after knockouts, supplemental physical exams for boxers age 40+ (chest X-ray, metabolic panel, urinalysis), and requires at least 2 ambulances and 2 ringside physicians at UBO matches
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Requires UBOs to provide boxers with training/rehabilitation facilities, insurance covering training injuries, a medical coordinator, and a comprehensive anti-doping program with independent third-party testing
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Sets boxer contract protections including a $200 minimum payment per round, maximum 6-year contract length, at least 1 fight every 6 months (or equivalent compensation), and prohibits blocking communication with other promoters during the final 30 days of a contract
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Mandates drug testing for all title bouts and at least 50% of other matches, requires judges and referees to be certified by state commissions or the Association of Boxing Commissions, and imposes criminal penalties of up to 1 year imprisonment or $20,000 fine for willful violations
Legislative Description
Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act of 2026
Sports and recreation
Last Action
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 449.
2/25/2026