Bill > SB1027

This bill establishes the combat sports commission of Hawaii to regulate combat sports contests in the state. The key provisions include: - Creating the combat sports commission of Hawaii to oversee and regulate combat sports contests, including setting rules and requirements for promoters, participants, and the conduct of contests. - Prohibiting "no rules combat or similar contests" that place contestants at unreasonably high risk of injury or death. - Requiring promoters to obtain licenses, provide medical insurance for contestants, and meet various other requirements to hold a combat sports contest. - Establishing licensing and regulatory requirements for various participants in combat sports contests, including physicians, referees, judges, managers, and contestants. - Authorizing the commission to levy fees and fines, and imposing penalties for violations of the law or commission rules. The bill also repeals the existing mixed martial arts program and appropriates funds to establish the new combat sports commission within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.