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House amends and passes tougher animal-fighting penalties with clarifications for lawful training
Summary
After reconsideration and adoption of Amendment 3 clarifying lawful training and paraphernalia thresholds, the House passed HB112 (animal-fighting penalties) 55–18. Sponsor said the change addresses a loophole used by cockfighting rings and helps law enforcement and agriculture protect against disease threats.
The Utah House on Jan. 27 reconsidered and amended House Bill 112, a measure strengthening penalties and definitions related to animal fighting, and passed the bill as amended on a 55–18 vote.
A member moved to reconsider HB112; following a successful division vote to return the bill to the floor, sponsor Representative Judkins introduced Amendment 3. Judkins said the amendment clarifies…
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