HB 2751 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act amending Title 5 (Athletics and Sports) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for mixed martial arts; establishing the Subcommission on Mixed Martial Arts; imposing duties on the State Athletic Commission; and abrogating regulations.

Pennsylvania House Bill 2751 establishes a comprehensive legal framework for regulating both professional and amateur mixed martial arts within the state, placing oversight under the existing State Athletic Commission. The bill creates a dedicated Subcommission on Mixed Martial Arts, composed of three appointed members with specific martial arts training backgrounds, to develop and revise rules governing these competitions. It defines detailed operational standards, including licensing requirements for fighters and promoters, specific weight classes, round durations, and strict safety protocols for equipment such as rings, cages, and protective gear. Additionally, the legislation sets distinct rules for amateur events, mandating age brackets, medical testing, and the use of heavier gloves and headgear to protect younger participants.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Aug 2026
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Introduced Aug 27, 2026 Last action Aug 27, 2026
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