FIGHT Act of 2025
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The FIGHT Act of 2025 aims to strengthen protections for roosters and combat animal fighting. It prohibits sponsoring, exhibiting, or gambling on animal fighting ventures, specifically targeting roosters. The bill also enhances the ability of the government to investigate and penalize animal fighting activities, including the potential seizure of property used in such ventures. Finally, it clarifies that this act doesn't supersede existing state or local laws related to animal fighting, unless there’s a direct conflict.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘rooster’ for legal purposes.
- Prohibits sponsoring, exhibiting, attending, or gambling on animal fighting ventures.
- Enhances the Secretary’s authority to investigate and penalize animal fighting.
- Allows for the seizure of property used in animal fighting ventures.
- Provides for civil suits to enjoin animal fighting activities.
- Establishes a fine of up to $5,000 for violations.
- Requires notice to the Secretary and local law enforcement before filing a civil suit.
- Clarifies that the act does not override state or local animal fighting laws unless there's a direct conflict.
Who is affected
- Animal fighting organizations and participants
- Individuals involved in gambling on animal fights
- Animal welfare advocates
- Local law enforcement agencies
- The Department of Agriculture
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