Animal Fighting Paraphernalia Vote In Pa. House — The Pennsylvania House passed legislation last week to protect animals by addressing an aspect of animal fighting, reports state Rep. Jim Cox (R-129). House Bill 164 would create the offense of possession of animal fighting paraphernalia, which would be defined by any device, implement, object, facility, space or drug used, or intended to be used, for animal fighting or to train an animal for fighting.
Possession of animal fighting paraphernalia would be graded as a third-degree misdemeanor, with a penalty of up to one year in prison and a fine of up to $2,500. If enacted, the law would aid in the prosecution of animal fighters since investigators often find the tools of the trade rather than an animal fight in progress.
The bill is in the Senate for consideration.