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Introduced
11/28/2017
11/28/2017
In Committee
12/08/2017
12/08/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2018
03/10/2018
Introduced Session
2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires that specified entities that take receivership of lost or stray dogs or cats shall adopt written policies & procedures to ensure that every reasonable effort is made to quickly & reliably return animals to their owners; provides requirements for such policies & procedures; requires that specified records be available to public.
AI Summary
This bill requires public and private animal shelters, humane organizations, and animal control agencies that receive lost or stray dogs and cats to adopt written policies and procedures to ensure that every reasonable effort is made to quickly and reliably return these animals to their owners. The bill outlines specific requirements for these policies, such as screening for identification, matching lost pets with owner reports, providing public notice, notifying owners, offering convenient hours for owners to retrieve their pets, and minimizing euthanasia of owned animals. The bill also requires that records related to these requirements be available to the public.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Died in Careers and Competition Subcommittee (on 03/10/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/823 |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/823/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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