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FL S0412

Bill

Status

Failed

3/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

Eleanor Sobel

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Victoria Q. Gaetz Racing Greyhound Protection Act" requiring all injuries to racing greyhounds in Florida to be reported within 7 days on a division-adopted form

  • Racetrack veterinarians must report injuries occurring at track facilities; owners, trainers, or kennel operators must report injuries occurring elsewhere, including during transportation

  • Injury reports must include the greyhound's identification (registered name, tattoo numbers, microchip), owner/trainer contact information, injury details, and if racing-related, track conditions and race specifics

  • Injury forms must be maintained as public records for at least 7 years; licensees who make false statements or fail to report injuries face disciplinary action

  • Appropriates $57,132 in recurring funds and $5,385 in nonrecurring funds from the Pari-mutuel Wagering Trust Fund, plus one full-time position for implementation

Legislative Description

Greyhound Racing Injuries

Last Action

Died in Regulated Industries

3/11/2016

Committee Referrals

Regulated Industries10/9/2015

Full Bill Text

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