2015 House Bill 4286 / Public Act 184

Revise “mixed martial arts” regulations

Introduced in the House

March 4, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Harvey Santana (D-9)

To revise the state sentencing guidelines to make it a felony to knowingly allow a professional to participate as a contestant in an amateur mixed martial arts contest. See also Senate Bill 152.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

April 22, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

April 30, 2015

Passed in the House 99 to 11 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 5, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Oct. 15, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Oct. 21, 2015

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To revise the state sentencing guidelines to make it a felony to knowingly allow a professional to participate as a contestant in an amateur mixed martial arts contest. See also Senate Bill 152.

Received in the House

Oct. 21, 2015

Passed in the House 95 to 11 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Nov. 12, 2015