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Introduced
03/01/2019
03/01/2019
In Committee
03/08/2019
03/08/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/03/2019
05/03/2019
Introduced Session
2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizing a veterinarian to report suspected patient criminal violations to certain officers and agents without notice to or authorization from a client under specified circumstances; prohibiting a person from restraining a dog outside and unattended during a manmade disaster or a natural disaster; authorizing a contract for the sale of a horse to include a covenant for the continuing care of the horse, 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 notifying or getting authorization from the client, except for certain commercial food-producing animal operations. The bill also prohibits leaving a dog outside and unattended by use of a restraint during a man-made or natural disaster, which is considered animal cruelty. Additionally, the bill authorizes contracts for the sale of horses to include a covenant for the continuing care of the horse, which must be acknowledged by subsequent purchasers and enforced by a third-party provider that is regulated by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (1)
Agriculture (S)
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice, 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/2019/1738 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/1738/BillText/c1/HTML |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/1738/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Senate Committee Amendment #146006 to Amendment (493660) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/1738/Amendment/146006/HTML |
| Senate Committee Amendment #493660 | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/1738/Amendment/493660/HTML |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/1738/BillText/Filed/HTML |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/1738/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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