House Bill No. 1122, introduced by Bashore, amends the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission Act to enhance the regulation of combative sports within the state. The bill grants the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission jurisdiction over the licensing of both amateur and professional combative sports practitioners, including mixed martial artists, kickboxers, and professional boxers. It empowers the Commission to halt unlicensed events and impose penalties on those promoting unsanctioned sports. Additionally, the bill clarifies definitions related to combative sports and establishes the Commission as a separate entity, ensuring the return of its property and covering certain operational expenses.

Significant changes include the removal of the Commission's reliance on the State Department of Health for administrative support, allowing it to independently employ staff and manage its operations, including setting license and permit fees. The bill eliminates exceptions for testing certain viruses before issuing licenses, thereby tightening health regulations for participants. It also prohibits Commission employees from having financial interests in combative sports events, with exceptions for medical personnel, and outlines the transfer of records, assets, and personnel from the State Department of Health to the Commission. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.