StateColorado

HB 1194: Sunset Combative Sports Office & Commission

Carlos BarronEnacted

HB 1194 status: Enacted — Governor Signed (updated Jun 3, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score70/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

The act implements the recommendations of the department of regulatory agencies in its 2025 sunset review and report. Section 1 of the act changes the name of the 'Colorado Professional Boxing Safety Act' to the 'Colorado Combative Sports Safety Act'. Sections 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, and 13 update terms that reference boxing t...

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion60%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct impact on environmental policy.

Risks

  • No direct impact on environmental policy.

Economy

Positive Outlook
65%

Benefits

  • Provides long-term regulatory certainty for combative sports businesses.
  • Clarifies professional ethics and conflict-of-interest rules for promoters and managers.

Risks

  • New disciplinary rules for non-responsive licensees may increase administrative burden.

Society

Positive Outlook
70%

Benefits

  • Enhances athlete safety through mandated data collection.
  • Empowers medical professionals on the commission to cast binding votes.

Risks

  • None identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Removing the certified mail requirement for letters of admonition may increase the risk of inadequate notice for licensees.

Limitation

Analysis based on summary abstract; full legislative text not reviewed.

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Where it stands

Governor Signed

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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