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HB 1122OKLAHOMASession 2026State BillSigned into law
Enacted

Oklahoma makes State Athletic Commission an independent agency and removes mandatory viral testing exceptions for combative sports licenses

Original title: Amusements and sports; State Athletic Commission Act; terms; jurisdiction; licensing; events; penalties; exceptions; testing; effective date.

Last action · May 5, 2025: Approved by Governor 05/03/2025Sponsors: Ken Luttrell and 2 others

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What This Bill Does

Oklahoma House Bill 1122 separates the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission from the State Department of Health to operate as an independent agency, grants it jurisdiction over amateur and professional licensing, and eliminates statutory exceptions that allowed certain license applicants to bypass HIV and hepatitis testing requirements.

Why it matters

promoters, participants, and event organizers in Oklahoma must now deal directly with an independent Athletic Commission for licensing, permits, and regulatory compliance rather than the State Department of Health, while applicants face stricter rules regarding viral testing.

Background
  • The Oklahoma State Athletic Commission was previously administratively housed and supported by the State Department of Health. context
  • Combative sports regulation in Oklahoma includes licensing requirements, medical testing standards, and safety oversight for events such as boxing, wrestling, and mixed martial arts. context

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Oklahoma State Athletic Commission

Becomes an independent state agency taking over its own personnel, assets, property, and administrative management.

Directly affected

Combative sports participants

Must comply with mandatory viral testing requirements without prior statutory exceptions to obtain or renew licenses.

Directly affected

Event promoters

Must ensure all events are officially sanctioned by the Commission to avoid administrative and criminal penalties.

Directly affected

State Department of Health

Crops all administrative support, fund management, and personnel ties with the Athletic Commission.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main organizational change made by House Bill 1122?
The bill establishes the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission as a separate and distinct agency, ending its reliance on the State Department of Health for administrative support.
Are viral testing requirements still mandatory for combative sports license applicants?
Yes. The act removes exceptions that previously allowed applicants to bypass testing for HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C, and requires certified laboratory test results conducted within 365 days of application.
Who is exempt from the jurisdiction of the Athletic Commission?
Amateur contests conducted by schools, colleges, universities, military installations, USA Boxing, the International Olympic Committee, and practitioners of traditional martial arts are exempt.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

28 actions
  1. May 5, 2025HouseEnrolled
    Approved by Governor 05/03/2025
  2. Apr 29, 2025House
    Sent to Governor
  3. Apr 29, 2025Senate
    Enrolled measure signed, returned to House
  4. Apr 29, 2025House
    Enrolled, signed, to Senate
  5. Apr 28, 2025HouseCommittee
    Referred for enrollment
  6. Apr 28, 2025Senate
    Engrossed measure signed, returned to House
Show 22 earlier actions
  1. Apr 28, 2025SenateFloor
    Measure passed: Ayes: 35 Nays: 8
  2. Apr 28, 2025Senate
    General Order, Considered
  3. Apr 28, 2025Senate
    Coauthored by Senator Boren
  4. Apr 22, 2025Senate
    Placed on General Order
  5. Apr 22, 2025SenateCommittee
    Withdrawn from Appropriations committee
  6. Apr 10, 2025SenateCommittee
    Referred to Appropriations
  7. Apr 10, 2025SenateFloor
    Reported Do Pass Business and Insurance committee; CR filed
  8. Apr 1, 2025SenateCommittee
    Second Reading referred to Business and Insurance Committee then to Appropriations Committee
  9. Mar 24, 2025SenateIntroduced
    First Reading
  10. Mar 24, 2025House
    Engrossed, signed, to Senate
  11. Mar 18, 2025HouseCommittee
    Referred for engrossment
  12. Mar 18, 2025HouseFloor
    Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 73 Nays: 6
  13. Mar 18, 2025House
    Authored by Senator Weaver (principal Senate author)
  14. Mar 18, 2025House
    Coauthored by Representative(s) Deck
  15. Mar 18, 2025House
    General Order
  16. Mar 4, 2025HouseFloor
    CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Committee
  17. Feb 25, 2025House
    Coauthored by Representative(s) Luttrell
  18. Feb 25, 2025HouseFloor
    Policy recommendation to the Commerce and Economic Development Oversight committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Business
  19. Feb 4, 2025HouseCommittee
    Referred to Business
  20. Feb 4, 2025HouseCommittee
    Second Reading referred to Commerce and Economic Development Oversight
  21. Feb 3, 2025House
    Authored by Representative Bashore
  22. Feb 3, 2025HouseIntroduced
    First Reading

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Sponsors

Ken LuttrellHouse · District 37RepublicanPrimary sponsor
Jared DeckHouse · District 44DemocraticCosponsor
Mary BorenSenate · District 16DemocraticCosponsor

Discoveries

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policy shift98% confidence

Agency Independence from Health Department

The legislation formally severs administrative ties between the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission and the State Department of Health, establishing the commission as a standalone entity.

Oklahoma State Athletic CommissionState Department of Health

Connected Entities

State Department of Health, Oklahoma State Athletic Commission, International Olympic Committee and 3 more
OrganizationState Department of Health“Prior provider of administrative support to the Commission”Map →
OrganizationOklahoma State Athletic Commission“State agency tasked with regulating combative sports”Map →
OrganizationInternational Olympic Committee“Exempt organization under the Athletic Commission Act”Map →
OrganizationUSA Boxing“Exempt organization under the Athletic Commission Act”Map →
OrganizationOffice of Management and Enterprise Services“Coordinates personnel transfers between state entities”Map →
OrganizationProfessional Boxing Licensing Revolving Fund“Abolished revolving fund transferred to the Commission”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.oklegislature.gov

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  • Controversy15
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  • Entertainment10
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  • Buzz20
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