arrow_back Back to App

Ban on online greyhound racing betting and animal transport for these purposes.

This new law aims to prohibit the use of internet for betting on commercial greyhound racing and field coursing. Additionally, it bans the transport of animals, such as greyhounds, rabbits, or hares, for purposes related to these activities. These changes are set to take effect on December 31, 2022, and do not affect existing state laws regarding animal welfare or gambling prohibitions.
Key points
Prohibition of online betting on greyhound racing and field coursing.
Ban on transporting animals (e.g., rabbits, hares) for greyhound racing and coursing activities.
The act does not preempt state laws on animal welfare or gambling bans.
Changes become effective on December 31, 2022.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_3335
Sponsor: Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]
Process start date: 2021-05-19
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Greyhound Protection Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3335.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibition of online betting on greyhound racing and field coursing.
  • Ban on transporting animals (e.g., rabbits, hares) for greyhound racing and coursing activities.
  • The act does not preempt state laws on animal welfare or gambling bans.
  • Changes become effective on December 31, 2022.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

CATEGORIES

Courts and Law Environment