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SB1423
Introduced
Senate
Providing for mixed martial arts; establishing the Subcommission on Mixed Martial Arts; imposing duties on the State Athletic Commission; and abrogating regulations.

PA · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Last action 10 Aug 2026

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Progress
  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor's desk
Introduced In committee Passed Senate Passed House Governor's desk
Key takeaways
  • Amends Title 5 (Athletics and Sports) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to address mixed martial arts.
  • Establishes a Subcommission on Mixed Martial Arts under state oversight.
  • Imposes specific administrative duties on the State Athletic Commission.
  • Abrogates existing mixed martial arts regulations upon implementation.
  • Referred to the Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee on August 10, 2026.

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Pennsylvania Bill Proposes Mixed Martial Arts Subcommission and Regulatory Changes

Senate Bill 1423 would amend Pennsylvania law governing athletics and sports to establish a new framework for regulating mixed martial arts in the state. The legislation creates the Subcommission on Mixed Martial Arts, assigns new duties to the State Athletic Commission, and cancels certain existing regulations. It was referred to the Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee on August 10, 2026.

  • Amends Title 5 (Athletics and Sports) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to address mixed martial arts.
  • Establishes a Subcommission on Mixed Martial Arts under state oversight.
  • Imposes specific administrative duties on the State Athletic Commission.
  • Abrogates existing mixed martial arts regulations upon implementation.
  • Referred to the Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee on August 10, 2026.
Commerce
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Low impact

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Political leaning

Democratic

from sponsors

Support

Limited

1 of 51 members, against a typical 9 for this chamber.

Committees
Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure 10 Aug
Sponsors (1)
Sharif Street

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