Connecticut House approves bill to ban greyhound racing
| By Marese O'Hagan
A bill that would prohibit greyhound racing in Connecticut has passed its first reading in the state’s House of Representatives.
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The bill, titled HB 5174, was introduced on 17 February 2022. It was then referred to the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Security, and is now due for a public committee hearing tomorrow (22 February).
It is sponsored by representative Nicole Klarides-Ditria.