Senate Bill S5949

Signed By Governor
2015-2016 Legislative Session

Establishes protocols for combative sports; authorizes mixed martial arts events in this state; repeals chapter 912 of the laws of 1920, relating to the regulation of boxing, sparring and wrestling

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  • Introduced
    • In Committee Assembly
    • In Committee Senate
    • On Floor Calendar Assembly
    • On Floor Calendar Senate
    • Passed Assembly
    • Passed Senate
  • Delivered to Governor
  • Signed By Governor

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2015-S5949 - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:
A2604
Law Section:
General Business Law
Laws Affected:
Rpld Chap 912 of 1920; ren Art 40 §§900 & 901 to be Art 43 §§1200 & 1201, add Art 41 §§1000 - 1022, Gen Bus L; amd §§451, 452, 1105 & 1820, Art 19 Head, Tax L; amd §106, ABC L
Versions Introduced in 2013-2014 Legislative Session:
A8775

2015-S5949 - Summary

Establishes protocols for combative sports; authorizes mixed martial arts events in this state; establishes procedures for applications for licenses; establishes penalties for violations

2015-S5949 - Sponsor Memo

2015-S5949 - Bill Text download pdf

                            
                    S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________

                                  5949

                       2015-2016 Regular Sessions

                            I N  S E N A T E

                              June 12, 2015
                               ___________

Introduced by Sens. GRIFFO, GOLDEN, PARKER, AVELLA, CROCI, FUNKE, KENNE-
  DY,  MARTINS,  MURPHY,  PANEPINTO,  RITCHIE  -- read twice and ordered
  printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Rules

AN ACT to amend the general business law, the tax law, and the alcoholic
  beverage control law, in relation to authorized combative sports;  and
  to  repeal chapter 912 of the laws of 1920, relating to the regulation
  of boxing, sparring, and wrestling

  THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND  ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

  Section  1. Chapter 912 of the laws of 1920 relating to the regulation
of boxing, sparring, and wrestling is REPEALED.
  S 2. Article 40 and sections 900 and 901 of the general business  law,
as renumbered by chapter 407 of the laws of 1973, are renumbered article
43  and  sections  1200  and 1201, respectively, and a new article 41 is
added to read as follows:
                               ARTICLE 41
                            COMBATIVE SPORTS
SECTION 1000. DEFINITIONS.
        1001. COMBATIVE SPORTS AUTHORIZED.
        1002. COMBATIVE SPORTS PROHIBITED.
        1003. STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION.
        1004. JURISDICTION OF THE COMMISSION.
        1005. OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE COMMISSION.
        1006. SANCTIONING ENTITIES.
        1007. LICENSES; GENERAL PROVISIONS.
        1008. LICENSES; JUDGES.
        1009. LICENSES; ENTITIES.
        1010. LICENSES; PROFESSIONALS.
        1011. TEMPORARY WORKING PERMITS.
        1012. TEMPORARY TRAINING FACILITIES.
        1013. MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD.

 EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                      [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                           LBD05199-06-5
              

co-Sponsors

2015-S5949A (ACTIVE) - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:
A2604
Law Section:
General Business Law
Laws Affected:
Rpld Chap 912 of 1920; ren Art 40 §§900 & 901 to be Art 43 §§1200 & 1201, add Art 41 §§1000 - 1022, Gen Bus L; amd §§451, 452, 1105 & 1820, Art 19 Head, Tax L; amd §106, ABC L
Versions Introduced in 2013-2014 Legislative Session:
A8775

2015-S5949A (ACTIVE) - Summary

Establishes protocols for combative sports; authorizes mixed martial arts events in this state; establishes procedures for applications for licenses; establishes penalties for violations

2015-S5949A (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf

                            
                    S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________

                                 5949--A

                       2015-2016 Regular Sessions

                            I N  S E N A T E

                              June 12, 2015
                               ___________

Introduced by Sens. GRIFFO, GOLDEN, PARKER, AVELLA, CROCI, FUNKE, KENNE-
  DY,  MARTINS,  MURPHY,  PANEPINTO,  RITCHIE  -- read twice and ordered
  printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Rules --
  committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as  amended  and
  recommitted to said committee

AN ACT to amend the general business law, the tax law, and the alcoholic
  beverage  control law, in relation to authorized combative sports; and
  to repeal chapter 912 of the laws of 1920, relating to the  regulation
  of boxing, sparring, and wrestling

  THE  PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

  Section 1. Chapter 912 of the laws of 1920 relating to the  regulation
of boxing, sparring, and wrestling is REPEALED.
  S  2. Article 40 and sections 900 and 901 of the general business law,
as renumbered by chapter 407 of the laws of 1973, are renumbered article
43 and sections 1200 and 1201, respectively, and a  new  article  41  is
added to read as follows:
                               ARTICLE 41
                            COMBATIVE SPORTS
SECTION 1000. DEFINITIONS.
        1001. COMBATIVE SPORTS AUTHORIZED.
        1002. COMBATIVE SPORTS PROHIBITED.
        1003. STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION.
        1004. JURISDICTION OF THE COMMISSION.
        1005. OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE COMMISSION.
        1006. SANCTIONING ENTITIES.
        1007. LICENSES; GENERAL PROVISIONS.
        1008. LICENSES; JUDGES.
        1009. LICENSES; ENTITIES.
        1010. LICENSES; PROFESSIONALS.
        1011. TEMPORARY WORKING PERMITS.

 EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                      [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                           LBD05199-08-5
              

co-Sponsors

2015-S5949B - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:
A2604
Law Section:
General Business Law
Laws Affected:
Rpld Chap 912 of 1920; ren Art 40 §§900 & 901 to be Art 43 §§1200 & 1201, add Art 41 §§1000 - 1022, Gen Bus L; amd §§451, 452, 1105 & 1820, Art 19 Head, Tax L; amd §106, ABC L
Versions Introduced in 2013-2014 Legislative Session:
A8775

2015-S5949B - Summary

Establishes protocols for combative sports; authorizes mixed martial arts events in this state; establishes procedures for applications for licenses; establishes penalties for violations

2015-S5949B - Sponsor Memo

2015-S5949B - Bill Text download pdf

                            
                    S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________

                                 5949--B

                       2015-2016 Regular Sessions

                            I N  S E N A T E

                              June 12, 2015
                               ___________

Introduced by Sens. GRIFFO, GOLDEN, PARKER, AVELLA, CROCI, FUNKE, KENNE-
  DY,  MARTINS,  MURPHY,  PANEPINTO,  RITCHIE  -- read twice and ordered
  printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Rules --
  committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as  amended  and
  recommitted  to  said  committee  --  recommitted  to the Committee on
  Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and  Recreation  in  accordance  with
  Senate  Rule  6, sec. 8 -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered
  reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee

AN ACT to amend the general business law, the tax law, and the alcoholic
  beverage control law, in relation to authorized combative sports;  and
  to  repeal chapter 912 of the laws of 1920, relating to the regulation
  of boxing, sparring, and wrestling

  THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND  ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

  Section  1. Chapter 912 of the laws of 1920 relating to the regulation
of boxing, sparring, and wrestling is REPEALED.
  S 2. Article 40 and sections 900 and 901 of the general business  law,
as renumbered by chapter 407 of the laws of 1973, are renumbered article
43  and  sections  1200  and 1201, respectively, and a new article 41 is
added to read as follows:
                               ARTICLE 41
                            COMBATIVE SPORTS
SECTION 1000. DEFINITIONS.
        1001. COMBATIVE SPORTS AUTHORIZED.
        1002. COMBATIVE SPORTS PROHIBITED.
        1003. STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION.
        1004. JURISDICTION OF THE COMMISSION.
        1005. OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE COMMISSION.
        1006. SANCTIONING ENTITIES.
        1007. LICENSES; GENERAL PROVISIONS.
        1008. LICENSES; JUDGES.

 EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                      [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                           LBD05199-11-6
              

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