In CommitteeFiled May 11, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] (R)
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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
May 11, 2026
Summary
The bill amends the Animal Welfare Act to make it illegal to sponsor or exhibit animals in fighting events, to gamble on those events, and to allow anyone under 16 to attend. It targets anyone who participates in or profits from animal fighting, aiming to curb cruelty and illegal betting. By expanding prohibitions, the law seeks to protect animals and prevent exploitation of minors.
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