Combative fighting; prohibition, penalty. (HB1178)
Introduced By
Del. Bud Phillips (D-Castlewood)
Progress
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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
Date | Action |
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01/13/2010 | Committee |
01/13/2010 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10101229D |
01/13/2010 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
01/14/2010 | Impact statement from VCSC (HB1178) |
02/16/2010 | Left in Courts of Justice |