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Last action · March 24, 2025
Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 69)

Introduced February 11, 2025

Senate
Signed By Governor
2025 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to sanctioning bodies for boxing and wrestling exhibitions.

Amend KRS 229.011 to redefine "exhibition"; amend KRS 229.045 to require sanctioning bodies to provide notice to the Boxing and Wrestling Commission of all combat sports exhibitions not covered under this chapter.

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This bill updates Kentucky law governing boxing and wrestling by changing the definition of "exhibition" and requiring sanctioning bodies to notify the state Boxing and Wrestling Commission about combat sports events that fall outside the existing rules. It helps ensure the Commission has better awareness of combat sports activity happening in Kentucky, even for events not directly regulated under current law. Who it may affect: combat sports promoters, sanctioning bodies, and organizers of boxing and wrestling events in Kentucky.

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Legislative History

Mar 24, 2025 · Senate
Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 69)
Mar 14, 2025 · Senate
Delivered To Governor (clerical)
Mar 14, 2025 · Senate
Enrolled, Signed By Speaker Of The House
Mar 14, 2025 · Senate
Enrolled, Signed By President Of The Senate
Mar 14, 2025 · Senate
Received In Senate (clerical)
Mar 14, 2025 · House
3rd Reading, Passed 89-0
Yea: 89
Nay: 0
Absent: 11
Mar 14, 2025 · House
Placed In The Orders Of The Day (clerical)
Mar 14, 2025 · House
Taken From Rules (clerical)
Mar 6, 2025 · Senate
3rd Reading, Passed 37-0
Yea: 37
Nay: 0
Absent: 1

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David Yates

Senator · Senate District 037

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David.Yates@kylegislature.gov

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Julie Raque Adams

Senator · Senate District 36

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Julie.Adams@kylegislature.gov
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Rick Girdler

Senator · Senate District 15

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Rick.Girdler@kylegislature.gov
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Keturah Herron

Senator · Senate District 35

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keturah.herron@kylegislature.gov
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Craig Richardson

Senator · Senate District 03

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craig.richardson@kylegislature.gov
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Brandon Storm

Senator · Senate District 21

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Brandon.Storm@kylegislature.gov
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Robin Webb

Senator · Senate District 18

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Robin.Webb@kylegislature.gov

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