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FL H4075

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/18/2011

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Abruzzo

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "dangerous dog" in Florida Statutes section 767.11 by removing the provision that classified dogs used for or trained for dog fighting as dangerous dogs.

  • Retains the existing criteria for dangerous dog classification: dogs that have aggressively bitten or attacked humans, severely injured or killed domestic animals off the owner's property, or unprovoked chased or approached persons in a menacing manner.

  • Renumbers the remaining classification criteria from subsection (d) to (c) following the deletion of the dog fighting provision.

  • Becomes effective July 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Dangerous Dogs

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 722 (Ch.

5/4/2011

Committee Referrals

State Affairs3/30/2011
Agriculture And Natural Resources Subcommittee2/1/2011

Full Bill Text

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