A statement by Assemblyman Dean Murray (R,C,I-East Patchogue)
(Long Island, NY) “It’s beyond disheartening to see mixed martial arts (MMA) legalization fail to be voted on again this year. Over the years, we’ve heard excuse after excuse as to why Assembly Democrats would not bring the bill to the floor for a vote. There is simply no excuse this year. The fact of the matter is that this year two-thirds of our body was prepared to vote yes and bring this sport to millions of New Yorkers legally.
“I’ve been fighting to make MMA legal in New York for years and despite this setback I will keep working to finally make MMA legalization in New York a reality. This way, millions of sports fans can attend events and scores of world-class athletes can ply their craft in New York, the greatest tourist destination and sports state in the nation.
