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SB0045Introduced in the Senate

BAN DRAGGING BOVINE BY TAIL

IntroducedSenate Assignments

Introduced by Rachel Ventura, District 43

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Humane Care for Animals Act. Provides that no person may intentionally drag or pull any bovine by its tail by any means for the purpose of entertainment, sport, practice, or contest.

Where it stands

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford

February 25, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine

  5. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison

  7. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio

  8. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy

  9. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

  10. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris III

  11. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz

  12. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick

  13. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Donald P. DeWitte

  14. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.

  15. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker

  16. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford

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