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Introduced
02/06/2019
02/06/2019
In Committee
02/15/2019
02/15/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/03/2019
05/03/2019
Introduced Session
2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizing a veterinarian to report criminal violations to certain officers and agents without notice to or authorization from a client; providing that certain contracts entered into on or after a specified date for the sale or lease of dogs and cats are void and unenforceable; authorizing a court to take certain actions regarding the care, custody, possession, or control of an animal in domestic violence actions, etc.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to Florida's animal welfare laws. It allows veterinarians to report suspected criminal violations to law enforcement without notice to or authorization from the client. It also voids and deems unenforceable certain contracts for the sale or lease of dogs and cats, as well as for loans using dogs or cats as collateral. Additionally, the bill expands the types of relief a court can grant in domestic violence cases to include granting the petitioner exclusive care, custody, possession, or control of an animal. The bill also adds continuing education requirements for employees and agents authorized to perform euthanasia on dogs and cats. Overall, this bill aims to strengthen protections for animals and victims of domestic violence involving animals.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Died in Innovation, Industry, and Technology, 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/2019/774 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/774/BillText/Filed/HTML |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/774/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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