Governor Ned Lamont right now introduced that he signed laws repealing state laws and regulation allowing for dog racetracks to operate in Connecticut and has enacted a brand new regulation prohibiting canine racing within the state, in line with a press release.
While there are presently no energetic canine racetracks within the state, Connecticut has had canine racetracks prior to now, per the assertion. Examples embody the Plainfield Greyhound Park, which had opened in 1976, and Shoreline Star Greyhound Park in Bridgeport, which had opened in 1996. Both services closed in 2005.
“Dog racing is a cruel activity and it has no place in Connecticut,” Governor Lamont stated. “It’s mindboggling to think that at one time people considered this a legitimate sport, and I give credit to animal advocacy groups for their activism that has raised awareness about the abuse and extreme conditions these dogs face, leading to bans in nearly every state across the country. Signing this bill is an easy decision.”
With Lamont’s signature, Connecticut turns into one of many final states to outlaw canine racing, in line with the assertion.
“I want to thank Governor Lamont for allowing Connecticut to join 46 other states that have banned dog racing,” State Representative Mike D’Agostino (D-Hamden), stated. “While there has not been an active dog racetrack in the state since 2005, it is important that Connecticut state unequivocally that this practice will not return.”
“It took a bit longer than we hoped to get this important, commonsense bill passed but that effort was absolutely worth it knowing that from this day forward dogs in Connecticut will be safe from being forced to endure dangerous and inhumane treatment in the name of sport,” State Representative Nicole Klarides-Ditria (R-Beacon Falls, Derby, Seymour), co-chair of the legislature’s Animal Advocacy Caucus, stated.
The laws will take impact Tuesday, October 1, 2024, per the assertion.
