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FL H0129

Bill

Status

Failed

4/28/2015

Primary Sponsor

Jared Moskowitz

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Victoria Q. Gaetz Racing Greyhound Protection Act" establishing mandatory injury reporting requirements for racing greyhounds in Florida.

  • Requires injuries to racing greyhounds to be reported within 7 days using a form adopted by the Division of Pari-mutuel Wagering, signed under oath by the racetrack veterinarian or the owner, trainer, or kennel operator with knowledge of the injury.

  • Mandates injury forms include greyhound identification (registered name, tattoo numbers, microchip information), owner/trainer/operator contact details, injury specifics (type, location, cause, recovery time), and contextual information about when and where the injury occurred.

  • Requires the division to maintain injury forms as public records for 7 years and allows disciplinary action against department licensees who knowingly make false statements or fail to report injuries.

  • Exempts injuries to service animals, personal pets, and adopted greyhounds from reporting requirements; takes effect July 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Greyhound Racing Injuries

Last Action

Died in Business and Professions Subcommittee

4/28/2015

Committee Referrals

Business and Professions Subcommittee1/8/2015

Full Bill Text

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