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FL S1108

Bill

Status

Failed

3/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

Gwen Margolis

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Companion Animal Protection Act" establishing requirements for animal shelters regarding stray, abandoned, and owner-surrendered animals.

  • Requires animal shelters to check for identification methods (microchips, tags, licenses), maintain lost and found lists, post animal photos online, and notify possible owners by telephone, mail, and personal service.

  • Mandates a 5 business day holding period for stray animals (with first 2 days for redemption only) and same period for owner-relinquished animals (available for redemption, transfer, or adoption throughout).

  • Requires shelters to provide fresh food and water, daily exercise, twice-daily cage cleaning per veterinary protocol, and prompt veterinary care including vaccinations and pain management.

  • Prohibits euthanasia solely due to expired holding periods and requires shelters to notify rescue organizations at least 2 business days before euthanasia; permits euthanasia only when all alternatives exhausted and director certifies in writing that no other options exist.

  • Allows state attorneys and aggrieved persons to bring injunctive actions for violations, with prevailing parties entitled to attorney fees and costs.

Legislative Description

Companion Animals

Last Action

Died in Agriculture

3/11/2016

Committee Referrals

Agriculture1/5/2016

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