2012 House Bill 5316

Include illegal animal fighting in RICO crimes

Introduced in the House

Jan. 31, 2012

Introduced by Rep. Douglas Geiss (D-22)

To include illegal animal fighting in the "predicate" crimes that come under the state racketeering law (RICO), which among other things would allow the seizure and sale of a violator’s assets, with the proceeds going to law enforcement agencies.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary