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House amends and approves changes to Pete Suazo Athletic Commission, narrows commission temporarily and clarifies sparring rules

Utah House of Representatives · February 12, 2007
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Summary

House Bill 254, which revises the Pete Suazo Athletic Commission's structure and licensing rules—including a temporary reduction in commission size and clarifications around sparring and MMA—passed 49-23 after amendment.

The Utah House amended and passed House Bill 254 on Feb. 20, a measure that revises the Pete Suazo Athletic Commission’s authority and processes and temporarily reduces the commission from five to three members.

Representative Hughes, the sponsor, said stakeholders in boxing and mixed martial arts had negotiated changes and that the bill addresses inconsistencies in the statute, permits sparring in…

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