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HB 1194COLORADOSession 2026AState BillSigned into law

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Colorado Renames Boxing Safety Act, Extends Combative Sports Office 11 Years, and Updates Regulations

Original title: Sunset Combative Sports Office & Commission

Last action · June 3, 2026: Governor SignedSponsors: Carlos Barron and 8 others

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What This Bill Does

Colorado renames the 'Colorado Professional Boxing Safety Act' to the 'Colorado Combative Sports Safety Act' and extends the office of combative sports and its commission for 11 years until 2037. The measure grants voting power to physician members on the commission, requires the collection of safety data, and updates disciplinary rules for licensees and conflict-of-interest prohibitions for promoters and managers.

Why it matters

Combative sports licensees face new disciplinary requirements for ignoring complaint letters, while promoters and managers are barred from holding overlapping financial interests.

Background

Sunset reviews are periodic evaluations conducted by state agencies to determine if regulatory boards and offices should be continued or terminated. context
The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies conducts reviews of state-regulated professions and occupations to ensure public protection. context

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

office of combative sports

The office is continued for 11 years until 2037 and its director is assigned new duties regarding safety data collection.

Directly affected

Colorado combative sports commission

The commission is continued for 11 years, its two physician members gain voting powers, and it must consider safety data in rule-making.

Directly affected

combative sports participants

Participants are protected by new rules separating the financial interests of their managers from promoters and matchmakers.

Directly affected

promoters and matchmakers

Promoters and matchmakers are prohibited from holding financial interests in the management of combative sports participants.

Directly affected

licensees and applicants

Licensees and applicants can be disciplined for failing to respond to division complaint letters within a specified time, while letters of admonition no longer require certified mail.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the new name of the Colorado Professional Boxing Safety Act?

It is renamed the 'Colorado Combative Sports Safety Act'.

How long are the office of combative sports and the commission extended?

They are extended for 11 years, until 2037.

What new power is given to physician members of the commission?

They are granted the power to vote with other members, provided they have experience or training in emergency, sports, or combative sports medicine.

What financial restrictions are placed on managers and promoters?

Promoters and matchmakers are prohibited from having a financial interest in the management of a participant, and managers are prohibited from having financial interests in promotion, working for a promoter or matchmaker, or receiving extra benefits outside their participant contract.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

16 actions

Jun 3, 2026Office of the GovernorEnrolled
Governor Signed
Jun 2, 2026HouseFloor
Signed by the Speaker of the House
Jun 2, 2026SenateFloor
Signed by the President of the Senate
Jun 2, 2026Office of the GovernorEnrolled
Sent to the Governor
May 4, 2026House
House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
Apr 23, 2026House
House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily

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Apr 22, 2026SenateFloor
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
Apr 21, 2026SenateCommittee
Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole
Apr 21, 2026Senate
Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
Apr 9, 2026SenateCommittee
Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to Appropriations
Mar 19, 2026SenateIntroduced
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services
Mar 16, 2026HouseFloor
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
Mar 13, 2026HouseCommittee
House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
Mar 13, 2026House
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
Mar 3, 2026HouseCommittee
House Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to Appropriations
Feb 11, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services

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