A01529 Summary:

BILL NOA01529A
 
SAME ASSAME AS S07673
 
SPONSORJaffee
 
COSPNSRMarkey, Gottfried, Simon, Lifton, Abinanti, Cahill
 
MLTSPNSRFarrell, Galef, Glick, Rivera, Solages
 
 
Requires the commissioner of health to conduct a comprehensive health study to determine the dangers of mixed martial arts.
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A01529 Actions:

BILL NOA01529A
 
01/12/2015referred to tourism, parks, arts and sports development
01/06/2016referred to tourism, parks, arts and sports development
04/05/2016amend (t) and recommit to tourism, parks, arts and sports development
04/05/2016print number 1529a
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A01529 Memo:

NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY
MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION
submitted in accordance with Assembly Rule III, Sec 1(f)
 
BILL NUMBER: A1529A
 
SPONSOR: Jaffee (MS)
  TITLE OF BILL: An act to require the commissioner of health to conduct a comprehensive health study to determine the dangers of mixed martial arts   PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL: To identify the most salient medical issues that may be associated with the practice of mixed martial arts.   SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS: Section 1 authorizes the Commissioner of the Department of Health to conduct a comprehensive health study to determine the dangers to partic- ipants of engaging in mixed martial arts competition events. Section 2 enacts the effective date.   JUSTIFICATION: Recent revelations about long-term health impacts for participants in professional sports such as football have only highlighted the necessity for the State of New York to have adequate information detailing the health impacts of so-called "mixed martial arts" (MMA) fighting. Before permitting these professional fighting events in our state, both the mental and physical impacts for participants and the public deserve a thorough assessment. In addition to the various acute traumatic inju- ries combatants can suffer, evidence indicates longer-term injuries or illness can be more likely for those exposed to repeated blows in mixed martial bouts, even when the lion's share of hits falls short of induc- ing a full concussion. Repeated blows to the head, choke-holds, submission holds, fractured bones, damaged cartilage, and other severe injuries are major causes of concern for the state, which could bear financial burdens for future medical treatment. Competitive MMA is a relatively new and growing sport, whose underlying health risks and long-term problems are not yet fully known. At the same time, there may be adverse public safety and mental health consequences for society as a whole, and particularly children, if we legalize this sport without first adequately accounting for the risks. Due to the violent nature of mixed martial arts and the surprisingly high incidence of unchallenged sexism and misogyny displayed by certain fighters, commentators, and other public figures associated with this sport, the prospect of legalization in New York State raises legitimate concerns about the increased exposure of our children to this new and potentially very negative influence.   PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 1/8/14 referred to tourism, parks and sport development 4/30/13 referred to tourism, parks and sport development   FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: Minimal for the Department of Health.   EFFECTIVE DATE: This act shall take effect immediately.
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A01529 Text:



 
                STATE OF NEW YORK
        ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                         1529--A
 
                               2015-2016 Regular Sessions
 
                   IN ASSEMBLY
 
                                    January 12, 2015
                                       ___________
 
        Introduced  by  M.  of  A.  JAFFEE,  MARKEY, GOTTFRIED, SIMON, LIFTON --
          Multi-Sponsored by -- M. of A. FARRELL, GALEF, GLICK, RIVERA,  SOLAGES
          -- read once and referred to the Committee on Tourism, Parks, Arts and
          Sports  Development -- recommitted to the Committee on Tourism, Parks,
          Arts and Sports Development in accordance with Assembly Rule 3, sec. 2
          -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered  reprinted  as  amended
          and recommitted to said committee
 
        AN  ACT to require the commissioner of health to conduct a comprehensive
          health study to determine the dangers of mixed martial arts
 
          The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and  Assem-
        bly, do enact as follows:
 
     1    Section  1.   The commissioner of health is authorized and directed to
     2  conduct a comprehensive health study to determine the dangers to partic-
     3  ipants of engaging in mixed martial arts competition events. Such  study
     4  shall  be completed within eighteen months of the effective date of this
     5  act.
     6    § 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
 
 
 
 
 
         EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                              [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                                   LBD02593-03-6
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