Tennessee Senate Bill 916 seeks to update the state’s criminal laws by adding animal fighting as a recognized form of racketeering activity.
The American Kennel Club (AKC) unequivocally opposes dog fighting and the breeding and/or training of dogs for fighting. As a means to further address and curb illegal activities associated with animal fighting, AKC supports SB 916 because categorizing animal fighting within the broader scope of unlawful racketeering activities could subject offenders to more severe legal consequences and serve as a deterrent for others.
WHAT YOU CAN DO:
Tennessee residents are encouraged to contact the members of the Senate Judiciary Committee to express support for SB 916.
Senator Todd Gardenhire, Chair – sen.todd.gardenhire@capitol.tn.gov, (615) 741-6682
Senator Kerry Roberts, Vice-Chair – sen.kerry.roberts@capitol.tn.gov, (615) 741-4499
Senator Paul Rose, 2nd Vice-Chair – sen.paul.rose@capitol.tn.gov, (615) 741-1967
Senator Bobby Harshbarger – sen.bobby.harshbarger@capitol.tn.gov, (615) 741-5761
Senator Sara Kyle – sen.sara.kyle@capitol.tn.gov, (615) 741-4167
Senator London Lamar – sen.london.lamar@capitol.tn.gov, (615) 741-2509
Senator John Stevens – sen.john.stevens@capitol.tn.gov, (615) 741-4576
Senator Brent Taylor – sen.brent.taylor@capitol.tn.gov, (615) 741-3036
Senator Dawn White – sen.dawn.white@capitol.tn.gov, (615) 741-6853
Rita Redmond, Executive Secretary – rita.redmond@capitol.tn.gov
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Contact AKC Government Relations at doglaw@akc.org.