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Introduced
01/21/2019
01/21/2019
In Committee
03/29/2019
03/29/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/03/2019
05/03/2019
Introduced Session
2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizes veterinarian to report suspected criminal violations relating to dogs or cats to certain officers & agents without notice to or authorization from client.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes veterinarians to report suspected criminal violations related to dogs or cats to law enforcement officers, certified animal control officers, or appointed agents, without needing to obtain notice or authorization from the client. The bill amends an existing Florida statute on the ownership and control of veterinary medical records, allowing veterinarians to make such reports without including the written medical records, unless a court order is issued.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (15)
Sam Killebrew (R)*,
Melony Bell (R),
James Buchanan (R),
John Cortes (D),
Anna Eskamani (D),
Joseph Geller (D),
Chip LaMarca (R),
Thomas Leek (R),
Ralph Massullo (R),
Rene Plasencia (R),
David Silvers (D),
Tyler Sirois (R),
Emily Slosberg-King (D),
Carlos Smith (D),
David Smith (R),
Other Sponsors (1)
Business and Professions Subcommittee (H)
Last Action
Died in Commerce Committee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7125 (Ch. 2019-167) (on 05/03/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/379 |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/379/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/379/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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