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UT HB0341

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Clinton Okerlund

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • Expands dog fighting offenses to include causing a dog to injure another dog for amusement or gain, and clarifies that aiding or abetting such activities is a third degree felony with fines up to $25,000

  • Adds new offense for attending a dog fight or related activity, including being present where preparations are being made, attending a fight, or bringing a minor under 18 to a fight (class B misdemeanor)

  • Expands game fowl fighting offenses to include promoting fights, owning or training game fowl with intent to fight, and causing game fowl to injure another for amusement or gain

  • Establishes graduated penalties for game fowl fighting: class B misdemeanor for first offense, class A misdemeanor for second offense, and third degree felony for third or subsequent violations

  • Creates new offense for attending a game fowl fight or related activity, including bringing minors under 18, classified as a class B misdemeanor (effective May 6, 2026)

Legislative Description

Animal Fighting Penalties

Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice

Last Action

House/ filed in House file for bills not passed

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice2/27/2026
Rules2/26/2026
Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment2/11/2026
Rules1/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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