House Bill No. 1122, introduced by Bashore, seeks to enhance the regulation of combative sports in Oklahoma by amending several sections of the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission Act. The bill grants the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission jurisdiction over the licensing of both amateur and professional combative sports practitioners, as well as the authority to halt unlicensed events and impose penalties on those involved in unsanctioned promotions. It also clarifies definitions related to combative sports and establishes the Commission as a separate entity responsible for its own expenses and property, independent from the State Department of Health.

Key changes include the removal of certain exceptions regarding testing for viruses prior to issuing licenses and modifications to the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission Revolving Fund. The bill prohibits Commission employees and their relatives 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. Additionally, it expands the Commission's jurisdiction to cover various combative sports, establishes new licensing requirements, and creates a new revolving fund for the Commission's use, set to take effect on November 1, 2025.