A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress concerning State regulation of commercial boxing competitions commonly called "toughman contests".

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Expresses the sense of the Congress that State legislatures or agencies should: (1) investigate toughman contests (commercial boxing competitions held without the sanction of professional or amateur boxing associations and which involve persons with little boxing experience or training); (2) determine whether such contests are or can be conducted in such a manner to protect participants from serious injury or death; and (3) prohibit such contests if the risk of serious injury or death exceeds a minimum level or should establish safety regulations to reduce such risk.

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 7 May 1981

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