Georgia bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia SB 102
Dogfighting; revise provisions
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Randy Robertson (Republican)
- Chuck Payne (Republican)
- Chuck Hufstetler (Republican)
- Rick Williams (Republican)
- John Albers (Republican)
- Ben Watson (Republican)
- Sam Watson (Republican)
- Max Burns (Republican)
- Clint Dixon (Republican)
- Mike Hodges (Republican)
- Marty Harbin (Republican)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Georgia legislature· description
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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 12:24 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2025 Senate | Senate Vote #71 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
Actions
- Apr 4, 2025 · House
House Withdrawn, Recommitted - Mar 27, 2025 · House
House Committee Favorably Reported - Feb 24, 2025 · House
House Second Readers - Feb 21, 2025 · House
House First Readers - Feb 20, 2025 · Senate
Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute - Feb 20, 2025 · Senate
Senate Third Read - Feb 12, 2025 · Senate
Senate Read Second Time - Feb 11, 2025 · Senate
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute - Feb 6, 2025 · Senate
Senate Read and Referred - Feb 5, 2025 · Senate
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