PAST Act of 2024
Last action on Mar 5, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Summary
Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2024 or the PAST Act of 2024
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.
Lifecycle of the Bill
Introduced in Senate
Mar 5, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 5, 2026
