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HB 1194

Sunset Combative Sports Office & Commission

2026 Regular Session

Colorado bill would eliminate the state's dedicated Combative Sports Office and Commission that regulates boxing, MMA, and wrestling events and athlete safety standards.

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Bill Summary · HB 1194

Legislative bill overview

HB 1194 proposes to eliminate Colorado's Combative Sports Office and Commission, which currently regulate boxing, MMA, wrestling, and related combat sports. The bill includes a sunset provision, meaning these regulatory entities would cease to exist on a specified date unless the legislature votes to reauthorize them.

Why is this important

Combat sports regulation affects athlete safety, consumer protection for event attendees, and Colorado's ability to host professional fighting events. Eliminating this oversight could reduce state oversight of fighter contracts, medical clearances, weight-class enforcement, and event sanctioning—or shift these responsibilities elsewhere in state government.

Potential points of contention

  • Athlete Safety: Concerns that removing dedicated regulatory oversight could weaken protections for fighters regarding medical screening, concussion protocols, and fair contract practices
  • Economic Impact: Professional combat sports promoters may face uncertainty about event licensing and sanctioning, potentially affecting Colorado's appeal as a host state for major events
  • Regulatory Consolidation Questions: Unclear where combat sports regulation would be transferred if the office/commission is eliminated, or whether it would disappear entirely, creating a regulatory gap

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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