New Mexico legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Mexico SB74: COCKFIGHTING PENALTIES
Status: In committee, January 22, 2026
What the bill says
An act relating to crime; revising penalties for cockfighting.
From the introduced text, January 22, 2026:
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIME; REVISING PENALTIES FOR COCKFIGHTING. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO: SECTION 1. Section 30-18-9 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 1981, Chapter 30, Section 1, as amended) is amended to read: "30-18-9. DOG FIGHTING AND COCKFIGHTING--PENALTY.-- A. It is unlawful for any person to cause, sponsor, arrange, hold or participate in a fight between dogs or cocks for the purpose of monetary gain or entertainment. Participation in a fight between dogs or cocks for the purpose of monetary gain or entertainment consists of an adult knowingly: (1) being present at a dog fight or cockfight without attempting to interfere with or stop the contest; or (2) owning or equipping one of the .232800.1 wen = lairetam derocsrednu eteled = ]lairetam detekcarb[ participating dogs or cocks with knowledge of the contest. B. It is unlawful to train, equip or sponsor a dog or cock for the purpose of having it participate in a fight with another dog or cock, respectively, for monetary gain or entertainment. C. Any person violating the provisions of Subsection A or B of this section [as it pertains to dogs] is guilty of a fourth degree felony. [D. Any person violating the provisions of Subsection A or B of this section as it pertains to cocks: (1) upon …
Sponsors
- Craig W. Brandt (R, SD-040) · primary sponsor
- Catherine J. Cullen (R, HD-057)
Latest actions
- : Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SJC/SFC
- : Action Postponed Indefinitely
Subjects: CRIMES & PENALTIES, ANIMALS (fish, livestock, pets, wildlife)
Common questions
- What is SB74?
- SB74 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): COCKFIGHTING PENALTIES.
- What does SB74 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to crime; revising penalties for cockfighting.
- What is the status of SB74?
- In committee as of January 22, 2026. Latest action: Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SJC/SFC (January 22, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB74?
- Craig W. Brandt (R, SD-040), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SB74?
- On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legType=B&legNo=74&year=26
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