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.
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.