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FL H0329

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

10/7/2015

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates Section 828.075, Florida Statutes, establishing the "Protecting Animal Welfare and Safety Act" (P.A.W.S. Act)
  • Prohibits intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly confining an animal in an unattended motor vehicle under conditions that endanger the animal's health due to heat, cold, lack of ventilation, lack of food or water, or other harmful circumstances
  • Violation constitutes a first-degree misdemeanor under s. 775.082 or s. 775.083
  • Exempts transportation of agricultural animals (horses, cattle, pigs, sheep, poultry) and hunting, working, sporting, or conformation show dogs in vehicles designed for such purposes
  • Effective date: October 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Animals Confined in Unattended Motor Vehicles

Last Action

Died on Calendar

3/11/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary11/19/2015
Criminal Justice Subcommittee10/30/2015

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