Relating to regulation of professional and amateur kickboxing by the state commissioner of athletics

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedFebruary 6, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 10, 2026
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 17, 2026
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   Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 23, 202689–0
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   Done: Senate committeeMarch 11, 2026
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   Done: Passes the SenateApril 6, 202647–0
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   Done: To the GovernorApril 16, 2026
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   Done: Signed into lawApril 16, 2026

Signed into law What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

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).

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Senate subcommittee

Named February 26, 2026. On March 5, 2026 it recommended passage.

• Sen. Jeff Reichman REmail
• Sen. Jesse Green REmail
• Sen. Thomas Townsend DEmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§90A.1§90A.2§90A.6§90A.9

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