Help Connecticut Pass Legislation To Legalize MMA

February 22nd, 2009 · No Comments

State Senator Jonathan Harris (D, West Hartford) is working to pass new legislation to legalize MMA in Connecticut. Proposed Bill #422 - An Act Concerning The Regulation of Mixed Martial Arts Matches seeks to change current CT statutes to allow for MMA events. Senator Harris’ office is spearheading this important effort and has set up the website, www.legalizemmainct.com to instruct fans how they can contact local legislators. While some MMA events happen on Indian land in CT, the sport needs full legalization so the entire nutmeg state can take part. Click through for links and exact instructions as to how you can help.

The text below is from www.legalizemmainct.com
I have copied the page from that site which has instructions on how you can help. (one less click for you).

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HOW YOU CAN HELP

You can help leagalize MMA in Connecticut by contacting your local legislator. Follow the steps below to find your legislator then cut and paste into an email the short letter below.

Step 1: Click this link to the Connecticut Legislative Website; http://www.cga.ct.gov/maps/Townlist.asp.
Step 2: Find your hometown.
Step 3: Go to the right and click your district (clicking will show you a map of your town) click area where you live. You will then be directed to your local legislator’s website.
Step 4: Cut and paste the short letter below into an email to them.

Dear Legislator;

I am writing to ask that you support Proposed Bill No. 422 An Act Concerning The Regulation Of Mixed Martial Arts Matches. This legislation will allow the state to explore an incredible untapped revenue stream, while at the same time ensuring fighter safety.

Mixed martial arts has grown into one of the nation’s most watched sporting events and many states have already enacted similar legislation to regulate this sport. The professionals that compete are true athletes and local fighters should be given the opportunity to show what they can do in front of a hometown crowd.

Thank you.

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