Roosters: restrictions.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

Starting in 2027‑2028, California will prohibit anyone from keeping more than 25 roosters that are tethered or housed in enclosures, unless they qualify for specific exemptions such as food‑production farms, schools, shelters, nonprofits, youth projects, or licensed exhibition breeders. Violators face a civil fine of up to $2,500 per day per rooster, after a 14‑day notice to correct the violation. The measure aims to curb illegal cockfighting, reduce disease risk, and support public safety.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 46. Noes 15. Page 2083.) · Jun 4, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 3, 2026
• Judiciary Committee Hearing
  Judiciary · Jun 23, 2026
• Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee Hearing
  Business, Professions and Economic Development · Jun 22, 2026
• Agriculture Committee Hearing
  Agriculture · Jul 1, 2025

History

1. Jun 4, 2026Withdrawn from committee.
2. Jun 4, 2026Re-referred to Com. on RLS.
3. Jun 2, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on AGRI.
4. Jul 1, 2025In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
5. Jun 18, 2025Referred to Coms. on AGRI. and JUD.
6. Jun 5, 2025In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
7. Jun 4, 2025Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 46. Noes 15. Page 2083.)
8. Jun 2, 2025Read third time and amended. Ordered to third reading. (Page 1952.)
9. May 27, 2025Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
10. May 23, 2025From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 9. Noes 2.) (May 23).
11. Apr 30, 2025In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to suspense file.
12. Apr 10, 2025Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

The 12 most recent of 20 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Chris Rogers (D) · sponsor
• Rogers

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