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FL S0200

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

Criminal Justice

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates section 828.075, Florida Statutes, titled the "Protecting Animal Welfare and Safety Act" or "P.A.W.S. Act"
  • Prohibits persons from intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly confining an animal in an unattended motor vehicle under conditions that endanger the animal's health or well-being
  • Dangerous conditions include heat, cold, inadequate ventilation, lack of food or water, or other circumstances that could reasonably cause suffering, disability, or death
  • Violators commit a first-degree misdemeanor, punishable under Florida Statutes sections 775.082 or 775.083
  • Takes effect July 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Animals Confined in Unattended Motor Vehicles

Last Action

Died in Judiciary

3/11/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/3/2016
Criminal Justice9/15/2015

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