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FL S1274
Bill
Status
2/22/2011
Primary Sponsor
Bill Montford
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AI Summary
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Authorizes courts to permit registered service or therapy animals to assist children under age 16 in giving testimony in legal proceedings.
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Requires courts considering use of service or therapy animals to evaluate the child's age, the child's interests, rights of parties to litigation, and any other relevant factors facilitating the child's testimony.
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Mandates that registered service or therapy animals used in proceedings be evaluated and registered according to national standards.
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Applies to children and persons with mental retardation who are victims or witnesses in judicial or other official proceedings.
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Takes effect July 1, 2011.
Legislative Description
Testimony Given by Children
Last Action
Withdrawn from Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Judiciary; Criminal Justice -SJ 540
4/27/2011