(Long Island, NY) Assemblyman Dean Murray (R,C,I-East Patchogue) today announced his excitement at the Assembly’s passing of A.2604-C, which legalizes professional mixed martial arts (MMA) in New York State.
“New Yorkers have long waited for this day. After years of futility and inaction, professional mixed martial arts passed the Assembly,” said Murray. “This is a huge victory for professional and amateur MMA fighters, for the State of New York and most importantly, for the fans in New York who will now be able to watch their favorite athletes here at home.”
Assembly Bill 2604-C passed the Assembly by a vote of 113-25. Its counterpart, S.5949-A, passed the state Senate in February; the bill is now headed to the governor’s desk for his signature to become law.
“Legalizing professional MMA and regulating the sport safely will generate millions in revenue and jumpstart job creation here in New York. The economic impact will be quite noticeable,” Murray said. “I’m glad that we finally got this done so New York can join every other state in reaping the benefits that professional MMA has to offer.”
