SB 255 Georgia Senate · 2023-2024 Regular Session

Gambling; provisions relative to dogfighting; revise

Summary
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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 23, 2023 Last action Jan 26, 2024
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Jan 25, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee Favorably Reported
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Feb 27, 2023
Committee
Senate Read and Referred
upper
Feb 23, 2023
Introduced
Senate Hopper
upper
13 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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