The Greyhound Protection Act of 2025 aims to amend the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit commercial greyhound racing, live lure training, and open field.
The Greyhound Protection Act of 2025 seeks to amend the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit commercial greyhound racing, live lure training, and open field coursing. This bill makes it unlawful for any person to engage in these activities involving greyhounds in interstate or foreign commerce. Violations carry penalties including fines and imprisonment. The act also defines terms such as "commercial greyhound racing" and "simulcast." The amendments will apply to conduct occurring on or after October 1, 2027.
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