Establishes a House Study Committee to examine gamecock fighting in Georgia.
The bill creates a House Study Committee on Gamecock Fighting in Georgia to investigate the conditions, needs, issues, and problems related to gamecock fighting. The committee will recommend any necessary actions or legislation. Gamecock fighting, a blood sport involving metal blades and often resulting in fowl deaths, is illegal under federal law but not a felony in Georgia. The committee will explore potential criminal penalties and deterrence methods. It will be composed of five members, funded by the House of Representatives, and will dissolve on December 1, 2026.
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