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Legislators to support or oppose and federal bills to support or oppose will be listed on their website.
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have state or local importance.
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House HB1003 —
Courtroom Animal Advocates
https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/1003Courtroom Animal Advocates: Provides for appointment of advocate for interests of animal in certain court proceedings, at discretion of court; provides powers & duties of such advocates; requires Animal Law Section of The Florida Bar to maintain list of attorneys & certified legal interns meeting specified requirements who are eligible to be appointed as such advocates; specifies that certain rules of The Florida Bar govern such advocates.
Legislation Details
Sponsored by:
Sam H. KillebrewStatus of the bill:
2/16/2021 House - FiledLast update on the status was done:
02/25/2021
House HB177 —
Tethering of Domestic Dogs and Cats
https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/177Tethering of Domestic Dogs and Cats: Provides requirements for tethering domestic dogs & cats; provides penalties; provides for enforcement.
Legislation Details
Sponsored by:
Emily SlosbergStatus of the bill:
Last update on the status was done:
02/25/2021
House HB 45 —
Retail Sale of Domestic Dogs and Cats
Senate SB 650 —
Tethering of Domestic Dogs and Cats
https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/650Tethering of Domestic Dogs and Cats; Providing requirements for tethering domestic dogs and cats; providing applicability; providing penalties; providing for enforcement, etc.
Legislation Details
Sponsored by:
Senator Annette TaddeoStatus of the bill:
Last update on the status was done:
02/25/2021
Senate SB 1138 —
Retail Sale of Dogs or Cats
https://flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/1138Retail Sale of Dogs or Cats; Prohibiting pet stores from selling or offering for sale dogs or cats; providing noncriminal penalties; specifying that municipalities and counties are not restricted from enacting or enforcing more stringent ordinances, etc.
Legislation Details
Sponsored by:
Senator Jason BrodeurStatus of the bill:
Last update on the status was done:
02/25/2021
Senate SB 1316 —
Courtroom Animal Advocates
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