Pipeline · Bill → Law
Step 1
Introduced
May 5, 2023
Step 2
Referred
May 12, 2023
E&C
Step 3
Committee
Step 4
House floor
Step 5
Senate
Step 6
Resolve Changes
Step 7
Signed
SummaryCRS Summary
This bill addresses the practice of soring horses. The soring of horses includes various actions taken on horses' limbs to produce higher gaits that may cause pain, distress, inflammation, or lameness. Specifically, the bill expands soring regulation and enforcement at horse shows, exhibitions, sales, and auctions, including by establishing a new system for inspecting horses for soring. In addition, the bill increases penalties for violations.
Timeline · 3 actions
May 12, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
May 5, 2023
Introduced in House
May 5, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.