Bill > H4424

This bill amends Chapter 128 of the Massachusetts General Laws by adding a new section that requires all rodeos in the state to follow the Official Rodeo Rules from the most recently published Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) Rule Book. The bill provides a comprehensive definition of "rodeo" that encompasses various traditional cowboy competitions and skills, including bull riding, bronc riding, bareback bronc riding, steer wrestling, calf roping, and team roping. These competitions involve the use of different animals such as bulls, steers, calves, broncs, and horses. By mandating compliance with the PRCA's standardized rules, the bill aims to ensure consistent and regulated practices in rodeo events throughout Massachusetts, potentially addressing animal welfare concerns and maintaining the traditional standards of these competitive exhibitions.

Joint Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries (Joint)

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4424