GeorgiaDogfighting; revise provisions
What it does
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to gambling, so as to revise provisions relative to dogfighting; to prohibit fighting of dogs and game cocks; to prohibit possession or sale of fighting related objects; to provide for punishment; to provide for definitions; to amend Code Section 4-8-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certificates of registration, requirements for issuance of certificate, individuals excluded from receiving registration, limitation of ownership, and annual renewal, so as to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Apr 4House Withdrawn, RecommittedLatest
- Mar 27House Committee Favorably ReportedMinor
- Feb 24House Second ReadersMinor
- Feb 21House First ReadersMinor
- Feb 20Senate Passed/Adopted By SubstitutePassed Senate
- Vote recorded Senate Vote #71 - 2025-2026 Regular Session. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 20Senate Third ReadMinor
- Feb 12Senate Read Second TimeMinor
- Feb 11Senate Committee Favorably Reported By SubstituteMinor
- Feb 6Senate Read and ReferredMinor
- Feb 5Senate HopperIntroduced