SB 657

  • Illinois Senate Bill
  • 100th Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate
  • Senate
  • House
  • Governor

Boxing/Martial Arts

Abstract

Amends the Boxing and Full-contact Martial Arts Act. Changes the definition of "amateur" to allow the person to receive a stipend for an athletic club or sponsor of the contestant to cover the cost of training and participation expenses not to exceed $1,500. Provides that "full-contact martial arts" includes, but is not limited to, mixed martial arts and kickboxing techniques. Defines "incumbent sanctioning body". Allows amateur boxing or full-contact martial arts contests sponsored by a State, county, or municipal entity to be conducted by a sanctioning body approved by the Act without oversight by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Provides that specified qualified entities are exempt from oversight by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and must notify the Department of their intent to sponsor events covered under the Act. Adds provisions for sanctioning bodies. Effective immediately.

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Jan 09, 2019

Senate

Session Sine Die

May 05, 2017

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Apr 07, 2017

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 5, 2017

Mar 17, 2017

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 7, 2017

Feb 10, 2017

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. William E. Brady

Feb 09, 2017

Senate

To Subcommittee on Special Issues (LA)

Feb 08, 2017

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dan McConchie

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chuck Weaver

Feb 07, 2017

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson

Feb 01, 2017

Senate

Assigned to Licensed Activities and Pensions

Jan 25, 2017

Senate

Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Thomas Cullerton

Senate

Referred to Assignments

Senate

Filed with Secretary by Sen. Kyle McCarter

Senate

Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler

Senate

First Reading

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