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- Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
- Returned to senate
- Died in assembly
- Referred to tourism, parks, arts and sports development
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 62–1
- Advanced to third reading
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- Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
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BILL NUMBER:S4531
Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 912 of the laws of 1920 relating to the regulation of boxing, sparring and wrestling, in relation to establishing protocols for amateur combative sports events in this state
Purpose
To establish protocols for amateur combative sports.
Summary of provisions
Section 1. Subdivisions 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of section 4 of chapter 912 of the laws of 1920 relating to the regulation of boxing, sparring and wrestling, subdivisions 2 and 6 as amended by chapter 437 of the laws of 2002 and subdivisions 3, 4 and 5 as added by chapter 603 of the laws of 1981, are amended to include amateur combative sports participants, matches and/or exhibitions.
Section 2. Establishes a medical advisory board and commission to manage, control, and have all jurisdiction over amateur matches or exhibitions, including, directing a representative to be present at amateur combative sports events and submitting written reports, outline licensing requirements and procedures for corporations, participants, referees, judges and promoters. This section also requires participants to undergo a comprehensive physical examination including clinical neurological and neuropsychological examinations prior to obtaining a license. Any participant who suffers a knockout during a match or exhibition is prohibited from entering another fight within ninety days of said knockout without clearance from the board. The commission may require presence of any medical equipment and personnel, including an ambulance, at each amateur combative sports match or exhibition as is deemed necessary as it is of the utmost importance to promote the safety of participants at all times. All entities and promoters must provide insurance for the protection of amateur combative sports participants, with reimbursement to the athlete for medical, surgical and hospital care. Any person who participates directly or indirectly in an amateur combative sports match or exhibition without first having procured the appropriate license from the commission, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Section 3. Section 6 of chapter 912 of the laws of 1920 relating to the regulation of boxing, sparring and wrestling, as amended by chapter 437 of the laws of 2002 and subdivision 1 as designated and subdivision 2 as added by chapter 673 of the laws of 2003, is amended to include amateur combative sports matches or exhibitions.
Justification
Currently, professional combative sports matches and exhibitions are prohibited in New York, however, amateur events are allowed without needed oversight or regulation. This legislation provides the important oversight for amateur combative sports events to ensure the safety of the athletes. This legislation outlines medical exam requirements including neurological and neuropsychological exams prior
to participating in an amateur combative sports match or exhibition. Such requirements are necessary to prevent athletes from entering who are not physically and mentally sound.
Legislative history
2013-14 - S. 4877 - Passed Senate.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall have become a law.
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