HB33 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: Alabama Athletic Commission, Sunset Law review, continued with modifications until October 1, 2013, amateur and professional mixed martial arts regulated, board members required to be citizens of this state, applicants for licensure required to be United States citizens or legally present in the United States, Secs. 41-9-1021, 41-9-1023, 41-9-1024, 41-9-1029, 41-9-1030 am'd., Secs. 41-9-90.1, 41-9-96, relating to State Athletic Commission, repealed; Act 2010-222, 2010 Reg. Sess. am'd. (2011-20581)
Summary: HB33 would extend the Alabama Athletic Commission's life to October 1, 2013 with changes to citizenship rules, broaden its regulation of amateur and professional boxing and mixed martial arts, and repeal an inactive portion of the law.
What This Bill Does
It continues the Alabama Athletic Commission through Oct. 1, 2013 with modifications to regulate amateur and professional boxing and mixed martial arts. It strengthens who can serve on the commission and who can be licensed by requiring board members to be Alabama citizens and licensure applicants to be U.S. citizens or legally present, while updating definitions and regulatory details. It repeals inactive sections of law related to the State Athletic Commission and sets licensing and fee rules for promoters, matches, officials, and amateur sanctioning organizations.

Who It Affects
Promoters, organizers, and professional boxing/MMA events in Alabama who would need licenses, permits, and potentially bonds, and must pay specified fees.
Athletes and related personnel (boxers, MMA competitors, officials, and amateur sanctioning organizations) who face licensing requirements, citizenship/presentation rules, and compliance with the commission's regulations.

Key Provisions
Continues the Alabama Athletic Commission through October 1, 2013 and preserves existing governing code.
Amends sections 41-9-1021, 41-9-1023, 41-9-1024, 41-9-1029, and 41-9-1030 to redefine terms (amateur, boxing, exhibition, professional, mixed martial arts) and to regulate amateur and professional MMA similarly to boxing.
Requires commission members to be Alabama citizens and licensure applicants to be U.S. citizens or legally present in the U.S.; initial terms and appointment rules are specified.
Repeals inactive sections 41-9-90.1 and 41-9-96 relating to the inactive State Athletic Commission.
Establishes licensing and fee framework for promoters, match permits, officials, and amateur sanctioning organizations, including caps on initial and annual fees.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Athletic Commission