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FL S0872

Bill

Status

Failed

5/3/2013

Primary Sponsor

Geraldine Thompson

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes uniform reporting requirements for public and private animal shelters and animal control agencies that euthanize animals under Florida law.

  • Requires monthly and annual statistical reports tracking dogs and cats by intake categories (stray, confiscated, relinquished, transferred, etc.) and disposition outcomes (adopted, returned to owner, euthanized, transferred, etc.).

  • Mandates reports be posted online on the shelter's or controlling government website within 5 business days after the end of each calendar month and made available in hard copy.

  • Requires the director of each shelter or animal control agency to sign reports certifying they are true and accurate.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

Animal Shelters and Animal Control Agencies

Last Action

Died in Community Affairs, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 674 (Ch. 2013-32)

5/3/2013

Committee Referrals

Community Affairs3/19/2013
Agriculture2/19/2013

Full Bill Text

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