Professional Boxing Amendments Act of 2009

Bill 111 s 38, also known as the Professional Boxing Amendments Act of 2009, is a piece of legislation that aims to make changes to the regulation of professional boxing in the United States. The bill was introduced in the Senate in 2009 and seeks to address various issues related to the sport of boxing.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a national registry for professional boxers. This registry would be maintained by the Association of Boxing Commissions and would include information on the medical history and licensing status of all professional boxers in the country. This registry is intended to help ensure the safety of boxers by providing regulators with important information about their health and licensing status.

The bill also includes provisions aimed at improving the safety of professional boxing matches. For example, it requires that all professional boxing matches be supervised by a licensed physician who is trained in emergency medical care. Additionally, the bill mandates that all professional boxers undergo regular medical examinations to ensure that they are fit to compete. In addition to these safety measures, the bill also includes provisions aimed at increasing transparency in the sport of boxing. For example, it requires that all professional boxing matches be open to the public and that promoters disclose information about the financial arrangements for each match. Overall, Bill 111 s 38, the Professional Boxing Amendments Act of 2009, seeks to improve the regulation of professional boxing in the United States by enhancing safety measures, increasing transparency, and establishing a national registry for professional boxers.