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This bill creates a comprehensive Massachusetts State Athletic Commission to provide oversight of youth and combat sports in the state. The commission will consist of 5 commissioners, with at least 3 appointed by the governor (including members with combat sports backgrounds) and 2 appointed jointly by the attorney general, house speaker, and senate president (with youth sports backgrounds). The commission will have broad powers, including licensing and regulating combat sports and youth sports events, conducting investigations, collecting fees, and enforcing regulations. Key provisions include establishing two new funds (the State Athletic Commission Fund and the Boxers' Fund), creating detailed requirements for licensing sporting events and participants, and implementing safety regulations for both professional and youth sports. The bill sets specific rules for combat sports events, including age restrictions, medical requirements, insurance mandates, and limits on the number of rounds and contests. For youth sports, the commission will have authority to set participation guidelines, licensing requirements, and safety standards, as well as conduct a public education campaign about youth sports. The bill also repeals some existing laws and updates references in other sections of Massachusetts General Laws to align with the new athletic commission's framework.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S300