Bill > H3565

This bill establishes a state athletic commission within the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to oversee boxing, kickboxing, mixed martial arts, and other unarmed combative sporting events. The commission will consist of the chair of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission or their designee and four appointed members, with at least one member having a background in boxing and one in mixed martial arts, muay thai, or kickboxing. The bill also creates a State Athletic Commission Fund to support the operations of the commission, funded by licensing fees, fines, and an annual transfer of $750,000 from the state. The bill outlines the duties and powers of the commission, including licensing and regulating referees, judges, managers, and promoters, and enforcing contracts and rules to ensure fair and safe competitions.