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2010 SESSION

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HB 1178 Combative fighting; prohibition, penalty.

Introduced by: Clarence E. Phillips | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Combative fighting; prohibition; penalty. Provides that a person who engages in the promotion, arrangement or conduct of or participates in combative fighting is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor, and a Class 6 felony for a third offense within three years. Combative fighting is defined as any unlicensed boxing or wrestling match, contest, or exhibition where the participants, with or without gloves or protective equipment, use their hands, feet, or both to strike each other, including "tough man contests," "tough woman contests," and "fight clubs."

FULL TEXT

• 01/13/10  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10101229D  pdf | impact statement

HISTORY

• 01/13/10  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10101229D
• 01/13/10  House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
• 02/16/10  House: Left in Courts of Justice