PAST Act of 2021
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 24, 2021)
Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2021 or the PAST Act of 2021
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.
What just happenedJun 24, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJun 24, 2021
- Jun 24, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Jun 24, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate