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Relating to regulation of professional and amateur kickboxing by the state commissioner of athletics
Sponsored by Rep. Chad Behn (R)
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 6, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 10, 2026
- Done: House committeeFebruary 17, 2026
- Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 23, 202689–0
- Done: Senate committeeMarch 11, 2026
- Done: Passes the SenateApril 6, 202647–0
- Done: To the GovernorApril 16, 2026
- Done: Signed into lawApril 16, 2026
Signed into law What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary This bill would allow the state to regulate both professional and amateur kickboxing matches. These matches would follow the same rules that are already used for mixed martial arts.1
Read the official explanation
This bill provides that a professional or amateur kickboxing match is subject to regulation by the state commissioner of athletics under Code chapter 90A. The bill provides that kickboxing shall be regulated on similar terms as set out in current law for mixed martial arts. The commissioner currently regulates professional kickboxing by rule (481 IAC 255).
Why it matters. Amateur kickboxing matches would become subject to state regulation under the same rules that currently apply to mixed martial arts. The state commissioner of athletics would oversee these matches similarly to how professional kickboxing is currently regulated.2
Senate subcommittee
Named February 26, 2026. On March 5, 2026 it recommended passage.
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