FIGHT Act of 2025
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The FIGHT Act of 2025 aims to strengthen protections for roosters and combat animal fighting. It specifically prohibits sponsoring, exhibiting, or gambling on animal fighting ventures, and expands the Animal Welfare Act to include roosters. The bill also allows for civil lawsuits to be filed by citizens to prevent animal fighting and establishes a process for seizing property used in such activities. Finally, it clarifies that this act does not supersede existing state or local laws regarding animal fighting, unless there is a direct conflict.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘rooster’ as a male Gallus Domesticus species older than 6 months.
- Prohibits sponsoring, exhibiting, attending, or gambling on animal fighting ventures.
- Allows civil lawsuits by citizens to prevent animal fighting.
- Establishes a process for seizing property used in animal fighting ventures.
- Clarifies that the Act does not supersede existing state or local animal fighting laws.
- Expands the Secretary’s authority to investigate and pursue violations.
- Sets a fine limit of $5,000 for violations of animal fighting provisions.
- Requires notice to the Secretary and local law enforcement before filing a civil suit.
Who is affected
- Animal fighting organizations and participants
- Individuals involved in sponsoring or attending animal fighting ventures
- Individuals who gamble on animal fighting ventures
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