2003 House Bill 4336 / 2004 Public Act 404

Establish new boxing regulations

Introduced in the House

March 12, 2003

Introduced by Rep. David Robertson (R-51)

To exempt from the state penal code the unarmed combat contests that would be regulated under the provisions of House Bill 4335.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Jan. 20, 2004

Reported without amendment

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

Jan. 21, 2004

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which narrows its scope to only include boxing. Other unarmed contests, including amateur "toughman" contests, would be covered by a different section of law, unless the promoter does not provide insurance for all medical and hospital expenses paid to the contestants.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To exempt from the state penal code the boxing contests that would be regulated under the provisions of House Bill 4335.

Received in the Senate

Jan. 22, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development, Small Business, and Regulatory Reform

Sept. 28, 2004

Reported without amendment

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

Sept. 29, 2004

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Sept. 30, 2004

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To exempt from the state penal code the boxing contests that would be regulated under the provisions of House Bill 4335.

Received in the House

Nov. 4, 2004

Nov. 9, 2004

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Nov. 19, 2004