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FL S0262

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2015

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Smith

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits racing animals that have been impermissibly medicated or drugged, with fines increased from $5,000 to the greater of the purse/sweepstakes earned or $10,000

  • Bars the Division of Pari-mutuel Wagering from issuing licenses to applicants convicted of animal cruelty, aggravated assault/battery felonies, or child abuse felonies, and requires immediate revocation for animal cruelty convictions after licensing

  • Establishes mandatory split-sample drug testing procedures where samples are divided at collection, with independent laboratory confirmation required before disciplinary action can proceed

  • Requires the division to maintain 7-year public records of greyhound racing injuries, including detailed information about the dog, injury type, track conditions, and weather, with fines up to $1,500 for false statements

  • Mandates dogracing permitholders maintain safe facilities and racetrack surfaces, install safety devices to remove lures, and insulate exposed electrical wires

Legislative Description

Racing Animals

Last Action

Died in Regulated Industries, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 239 (Ch. 2015-88)

5/1/2015

Committee Referrals

Regulated Industries1/15/2015

Full Bill Text

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