2007 House Bill 4870 / Public Act 197

Authorize and regulate "ultimate fighting championships"

Introduced in the House

May 30, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Barbara Farrah (D-13)

To give the "ultimate fighting championships" or "mixed martial arts" events authorized by House Bill 4869 the same exemption from the penal code that boxing events have.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

June 5, 2007

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

July 25, 2007

Passed in the House 93 to 13 (details)

Received in the Senate

Aug. 1, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform

Nov. 13, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 13, 2007

Passed in the Senate 23 to 13 (details)

To give the "ultimate fighting championships" or "mixed martial arts" events authorized by House Bill 4869 the same exemption from the penal code that boxing events have.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 20, 2007