FIGHT Act of 2026 Fighting Inhumane Gambling and High-risk Trafficking...
To amend the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit gambling on animal fighting ventures, and for other purposes.
HB8723, also known as the FIGHT Act of 2026, aims to change the Animal Welfare Act to stop people from betting on events where animals fight each other. This bill was introduced on May 11, 2026, and is currently with the House Committee on Agriculture for further review and discussion.
If passed, the FIGHT Act would impact anyone involved in gambling on animal fights, including organizers, participants, and bettors. By making such activities illegal, the bill intends to protect animals from cruelty and prevent inhumane treatment.
Currently, HB8723 has just been introduced and referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. This means that the bill is in the early stages of the legislative process and will require approval from the committee before it can move forward to a full House vote.
