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Introduced
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
In Committee
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to the testing of cosmetics on animals; providing a short title; amending s. 499.005, F.S.; providing that it is unlawful for a person to manufacture, repackage, sell, hold, or offer for sale cosmetics that have been tested on animals as part of the manufacturing process; creating s. 499.0095, F.S.; prohibiting manufacturers from using animal testing as part of the cosmetics manufacturing process; prohibiting manufacturers from repackaging, selling, holding, or offering for sale cosmetics that have been tested on animals; providing exceptions; providing that manufacturers, upon issuance of a cosmetic manufacturer permit, consent to specified inspections by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation; providing a penalty for refusal to allow such inspections; requiring holders of such permits to submit to the department certain written documentation by a specified date each year; providing for criminal penalties; providing an administrative penalty; providing for a cause of action by the department; authorizing the department to adopt rules; amending ss. 499.01, 499.003, and 499.0051, F.S.; conforming a provision and cross-references to changes made by the act; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Sickles High School Ought to be a Law Cosmetic Animal Testing Act of 2026," makes it unlawful to manufacture, repackage, sell, hold, or offer for sale cosmetics that have been tested on animals as part of their manufacturing process, with specific exceptions for testing required by federal law, to comply with foreign regulations, or for non-cosmetic purposes where the data is not used for cosmetic safety evaluations in the state. Manufacturers who obtain a cosmetic manufacturer permit must consent to annual inspections by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation to ensure compliance, and refusal to allow such inspections will result in disciplinary action. Additionally, permit holders must submit annual written documentation verifying their compliance, and violations of these provisions can lead to criminal penalties (misdemeanor of the second degree), administrative penalties of $5,000 per violation, and civil action by the department, with the department authorized to adopt rules to implement these changes, all of which will take effect on January 1, 2027.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Now in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee (on 01/15/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1333 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1333/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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