Newsday reports that an amended bill seeking to legalize mixed martial arts in the state of New York passed the Senate last night by a vote of 49-13 which is up from 47-14 when it passed last March. The final goal is for a vote in the Assembly before the legislative session ends in Albany this week.
While the session officially ends Wednesday, it is anticipated that the legislative session will be “extended a day or two.”
The bill still needs 76 votes in the Assembly in order pass and be sent to the governor for signature. Jim Genia (a recommended follow if interested on updates) indicated that prior to amendments to the bill, it had 70 votes.
Payout Perspective:
It’s going down to the wire and we shall see if the amendments to the MMA bill mustered enough votes to pass the Assembly. If it does, the governor may veto the bill but indications seem to be that he would not. MMA Payout will keep you posted.
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We can only hope it finally happens.