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Republican wants to slash penalties for cockfighting — and bring in robot opponents

  • Oklahoma lawmakers introduced bills to reduce penalties for cockfighting and allow robotic opponents in fights.
  • Rep. Justin Humphrey authored House Bills 1313 and 1326 to change cockfighting laws, aiming to make penalties misdemeanors.
  • A 2023 poll showed over 70% of Oklahoma voters believe cockfighting should remain a felony.
  • Opponents argue that lowering penalties sends the wrong message about the cruelty of cockfighting and its risks, including spreading bird flu.
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Republican wants to slash penalties for cockfighting — and bring in robot opponents

OKLAHOMA CITY — Bills introduced by Oklahoma lawmakers seek to make changes to the state’s cockfighting laws by reducing the penalties for participating or allowing robotic participation in the fights. But opponents of cockfighting argue that reducing the penalty would send the wrong message to Oklahomans about the “cruel” and “outdated” form of entertainment. They said that voters in the state passed a ballot measure in 2002 making it a felo…

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GOPer wants to reduce the penalty for cockfighting — and allow the birds to fight robots

OKLAHOMA CITY — Bills introduced by Oklahoma lawmakers seek to make changes to the state’s cockfighting laws by reducing the penalties for participating or allowing robotic participation in the fights. But opponents of cockfighting argue that reducing the penalty would send the wrong message to Oklahomans about the “cruel” and “outdated” form of entertainment. They said that voters in the state passed a ballot measure in 2002 making it a felony…

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Oklahoma Legislature sees renewed efforts to change cockfighting laws • Oklahoma Voice

The Oklahoma Legislature is seeing renewed efforts to reduce the penalties for cockfighting, a practice that is currently a felony in the state. A rooster is pictured in a pen in Arcadia on Oct. 13. (Photo by Janelle Stecklein/Oklahoma Voice)OKLAHOMA CITY — Bills introduced by Oklahoma lawmakers seek to make changes to the state’s cockfighting laws by reducing the penalties for participating or allowing robotic participation in the fights.  But …

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Oklahoma Lawmakers Bid to Modify Laws on Cockfighting- Urges Reduced Penalties and Robotic Participation

Key Takeaways: – Oklahoma is considering bills to lessen punishments for cockfighting. – Opposition argues that altering the laws downplays the severity of animal cruelty. – Some lawmakers propose using robots in cockfighting, provided real roosters remain safe. – Concerns have been raised about cockfighting leading to the spread of bird flu. Current Laws and Proposed Changes Lawmakers in Oklahoma have introduced a series of bills. The aim? To a…

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oklahomavoice.com broke the news in on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
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