An Act establishing boxer protection

This bill creates a new State Athletic Commission within the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to oversee boxing, kickboxing, mixed martial arts, and other unarmed combat sports. The commission would consist of five members appointed by the governor, including at least one expert in boxing and one in mixed martial arts or kickboxing, along with an executive director who must have relevant sports experience. To fund the commission's operations, the bill establishes a dedicated fund financed by gaming fees and a mandatory annual transfer of $750,000 from the state comptroller. Additionally, the legislation repeals an existing section of state law related to boxing regulations and amends several other statutes to integrate the new commission into the legal framework.