Combative fighting; prohibition, penalty. (HB1178)

Introduced By

Del. Bud Phillips (D-Castlewood)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Combative fighting; prohibition; penalty. Provides that a person who engages in the promotion, arrangement or conduct of or participates in combative fighting is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor, and a Class 6 felony for a third offense within three years. Combative fighting is defined as any unlicensed boxing or wrestling match, contest, or exhibition where the participants, with or without gloves or protective equipment, use their hands, feet, or both to strike each other, including "tough man contests," "tough woman contests," and "fight clubs." Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/13/2010Committee
01/13/2010Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10101229D
01/13/2010Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/14/2010Impact statement from VCSC (HB1178)
02/16/2010Left in Courts of Justice