BOXING/MARTIAL ARTS Senate SponsorsSen. Thomas Cullerton, David Koehler, Chuck Weaver-Neil Anderson, Dave Syverson and Steve Stadelman 1/13/2021SenateSession Sine Die 225 ILCS 105/1from Ch. 111, par. 5001225 ILCS 105/6from Ch. 111, par. 5006225 ILCS 105/8.5 newAmends the Boxing and Full-contact Martial Arts Act. Changes the definition of "amateur" to allow the person to receive a stipend for an athletic club or sponsor of the contestant to cover the cost of training and participation expenses not to exceed $1,500. Provides that "full-contact martial arts" includes, but is not limited to, mixed martial arts and kickboxing techniques. Defines "incumbent sanctioning body". Allows amateur boxing or full-contact martial arts contests sponsored by a State, county, or municipal entity to be conducted by a sanctioning body approved by the Act without oversight by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Provides that specified qualified entities are exempt from oversight by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and must notify the Department of their intent to sponsor events covered under the Act. Adds provisions for sanctioning bodies. Effective immediately. 2/15/2019SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Thomas Cullerton 2/15/2019SenateFirst Reading 2/15/2019SenateReferred to Assignments 3/5/2019SenateAssigned to Licensed Activities 3/7/2019SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler 3/7/2019SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chuck Weaver 3/11/2019SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson 3/12/2019SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson 3/13/2019SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman 3/13/2019SenatePostponed - Licensed Activities 3/20/2019SenatePostponed - Licensed Activities 3/22/2019SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 28, 2019 3/28/2019SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 1/13/2021SenateSession Sine Die