Bills
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Prison Time for Animal Fight Spectators (S. 666)
Do you support or oppose this bill?
What is S. 666?
(Updated April 24, 2019)
This bill would prohibit any person from knowingly attending an animal fighting venture or causing a minor to attend such a venture. Penalties for attendance would be a fine and/or imprisonment for up to a year for each violation. Penalties for causing a minor to attend would be a fine and/or imprisonment for up to three years for each violation. Fine amounts are unspecified.
Argument in favor
Combats the America's culture of violence and animal abuse.
Argument opposed
The prison sentences are not long enough.
Impact
The bill impacts spectators at animal fights.
Cost of S. 666
A CBO cost is unavailable.
Additional Info
Of Note:
-This bill passed Senate as part of the Farm Bill.
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