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MarylandHB 02362026 Regular SessionHouse

State Athletic Commission - Blood Testing of Contestants - Timing

Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable

Signed by Governor

Business RegulationChemical TestsCommittees and CommissionsLicenses -see also- AB Lic; Certifications; DrLic; PermitsMedical Testing and DiagnosisSports and RecreationTime

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

90-day blood test window for contestants

Beginning October 1, 2026, you have 90 days for the required blood tests. To get a contestant license for boxing, kick boxing, wrestling, or mixed martial arts, show proof of tests from the last 90 days. The tests must check for HIV antibodies, hepatitis B antigen, and hepatitis C antibodies, and all results must be negative. If you are licensed and the Commission directs you, show negative test results from within 90 days before a contest.

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Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 174 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/8/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 44 • No: 0 • Other: 2

House vote • 2/20/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 130 • No: 0 • Other: 9

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 125

    4/14/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/9/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (44-0)

    4/8/2026Senate

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/7/2026Senate

  5. Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment

    4/6/2026Senate

  6. Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment

    2/23/2026Senate

  7. Third Reading Passed (130-0)

    2/20/2026House

  8. Second Reading Passed

    2/18/2026House

  9. Favorable Adopted

    2/18/2026House

  10. Favorable Report by Economic Matters

    2/17/2026House

  11. Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/19/2026House

  12. First Reading Economic Matters

    1/14/2026House

  13. Pre-filed

    9/17/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/14/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    2/18/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/14/2026

    PDF

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