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House rejects bill elevating cockfighting to a felony after robust debate on penalties and enforcement
Summary
After extended floor discussion about criminal penalties, forfeiture and whether existing animal‑cruelty statutes cover fighting events, the House rejected First Substitute SB 52 (game foul fighting) by a vote of 28‑39 on March 14, 2013.
The House considered First Substitute Senate Bill 52 on March 14, which would have made game foul fighting, including cockfighting, a third‑degree felony when conducted with intent to fight. Representative Anderson, the sponsor, said the felony classification targets the organized gambling and drug activity associated with such events and does not…
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