Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 2751 — 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.

Last action — Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Aug. 27, 2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced August 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

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Stalled 20% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

The bill establishes regulations for mixed martial arts in Pennsylvania.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's laws to include regulations for amateur and professional mixed martial arts. It creates a Subcommission on Mixed Martial Arts and assigns responsibilities to the State Athletic Commission.

Summary

Codifying Amateur and Professional MMA Regulations

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill establishes a regulatory framework for mixed martial arts in Pennsylvania, including definitions, operational standards, and responsibilities of officials and promoters.

  • 5 Pa.C.S. 2501

    This subpart relates to professional and amateur mixed martial arts.

    Defines the scope of the new subpart addressing mixed martial arts.

  • 5 Pa.C.S. 2502

    The following words and phrases when used in this subpart shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Building." Includes an outdoor venue in which a competition is held. "Competition." A contest or exhibition... "Subcommission." The Subcommission on Mixed Martial Arts established under section 25D01 (relating to Subcommission on Mixed Martial Arts).

    Adds definitions relevant to mixed martial arts regulations.

  • 5 Pa.C.S. 2503

    Except as otherwise provided in this subpart, the provisions of Subpart B (relating to boxing), as they relate to professional boxers, and 58 Pa. Code Ch. 21 (relating to professional boxing) apply to professional and amateur contestants, promoters and other licensees.

    Establishes that existing boxing regulations apply to professional and amateur mixed martial arts.

  • 5 Pa.C.S. 25A01

    Each professional and amateur competition shall be conducted under the supervision and authority of the commission.

    Clarifies the supervisory authority of the commission over mixed martial arts competitions.

  • 5 Pa.C.S. 25A02

    Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the fees specified under 58 Pa. Code Ch. 13 (relating to bonds and fees) apply to mixed martial arts permits, contestants, promoters and other licensees.

    Establishes fee requirements for mixed martial arts similar to those for boxing.

  • 5 Pa.C.S. 25A03

    Each professional and amateur contestant at a competition shall be covered by insurance, which shall be established by commission policy and paid for by the promoter of the competition.

    Mandates insurance coverage for all contestants in mixed martial arts competitions.

  • 5 Pa.C.S. 25A04

    (a) Competition generally.--Each competition must be held in a ring or a fenced area...

    Sets forth requirements for the competition area used in mixed martial arts.

  • 5 Pa.C.S. 25A05

    A competition may end under the following results: Through submission by...

    Details the ways a competition can legally conclude.

  • 5 Pa.C.S. 25A06

    The use of any illegal drug, narcotic, stimulant, depressant, analgesic of any description or alcohol substance by a contestant... will result in the immediate disqualification of the contestant from the match and may result in disciplinary action.

    Prohibits the use of drugs and alcohol by contestants and outlines disciplinary actions.

  • 5 Pa.C.S. 25A07

    A promoter must be licensed by the commission... The promoter of a competition shall notify the commission in writing of the date, time and location of the competition.

    Establishes licensing and notification requirements for promoters of mixed martial arts events.

  • 5 Pa.C.S. 25A08

    The commission reserves the right to limit the number of the following: Competitions per month...

    Gives the commission authority to regulate the frequency of competitions.

  • 5 Pa.C.S. 25A09

    The commission must approve officials for competitions.

    Requires commission approval for officials participating in mixed martial arts events.

  • 5 Pa.C.S. 25B01

    A debut professional contestant shall complete a commission-approved form detailing the professional contestant's experience and training in mixed martial arts competitions.

    Mandates experience documentation for debut professional contestants.

  • 5 Pa.C.S. 25B02

    A professional contestant shall be licensed by the commission.

    Requires all professional contestants to obtain a license.

Action History

  1. Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Aug. 27, 2026

Sponsors

  • BURGOS · Primary
  • GUZMAN · Cosponsor
  • SANCHEZ · Cosponsor
  • HADDOCK · Cosponsor

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 249 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • BURGOS

Co-sponsors (3)

  • GUZMAN
  • SANCHEZ
  • HADDOCK

Not signed on (249)

249 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2751 do?
Codifying Amateur and Professional MMA Regulations
Who sponsors HB 2751?
HB 2751 is sponsored by BURGOS, GUZMAN, SANCHEZ, and HADDOCK.
What is the current status of HB 2751?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced August 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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