Bill > HB1952

This bill modifies several aspects of Arkansas law related to the State Athletic Commission and combative sports. It expands the definition of "combative sports" to explicitly include professional wrestling and clarifies the commission's jurisdiction over such events, specifically mandating oversight for professional wrestling events with 1,500 or more attendees. The bill also updates regulations for referees and judges, allowing them to obtain certification from the Association of Boxing Commissions or other sanctioned organizations, and provides more detailed guidelines for event fees and cost reimbursement. Additionally, the bill requires promoters to pay various event-related costs, including event inspector fees (not to exceed $125 per day), per diem expenses, event permit processing fees, and national and federal fighter database fees. The changes aim to provide more comprehensive regulation of combative sports events, ensuring fair oversight, safety, and proper financial reporting while giving the State Athletic Commission broader authority to manage these sporting events.

Government Affairs

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1952&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R