Action:
HB 2573/SB 1245 Amendment
Action 6866
General Information
| Action Summary |
This regulatory action amends the Virginia Professional Boxing and Wrestling Events Regulations to conform to statutory changes enacted by House Bill 2573 (HB 2573) and companion Senate Bill 1245 (SB 1245) (Chapters 95 and 111) during the 2025 General Assembly session. The amendments to §§ 54.1-829 and 54.1-833 of the Code of Virginia modify the qualifications for ringside physicians, extend reporting deadlines for promoters, and update gate fee submission requirements.
Key amendments include:
• Amending section -150 to reference § 54.1-829 of the Code of Virginia, which establishes the qualifications for approval as a ringside physician, and eliminate redundant provisions. The requirement that a ringside physician be licensed by the Virginia Board of Medicine is removed as this requirement is already established in statute. The provision requiring certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation or osteopathic medicine is also removed, as these competencies are encompassed within the qualifications of a licensed physician.
• Amending section -420 to extend the deadline for promoters to submit verified reports and pay gate fees to the Department from 24 hours to two weeks following the completion of an event. This amendment aligns the reporting requirement with statutory changes and addresses a deadline that was unattainable for promoters.
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| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| Executive Branch Review |
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act, but falls within the Executive Branch and
will be reviewed by the Governor's Office.
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| RIS Project |
Yes [8383] |
| Associated Mandates |
Boxing and wrestling events; license requirements for examining physicians.
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| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
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Stage Type |
Status |
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10941
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Final
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Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/19/2025. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Kathleen R. Nosbisch
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Executive Director
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Address:
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9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23233
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Email Address:
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boxing@dpor.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)367-8514
FAX: (866)465-6206
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this chapter.
