FL H1257

Creates section 768.32 of Florida Statutes, known as the "Boomer Gracie Act," establishing liability for harm to domestic companion animals, police animals, and service animals.

Defines covered animals as pets maintained for companionship (including cats, dogs, birds, horses, reptiles, and fish), police animals trained for law enforcement activities, and service animals as defined in section 413.08.

Allows owners to recover damages for negligent, reckless, indifferent, or intentional harm including monetary/replacement value, veterinary expenses, training costs, burial or cremation expenses, loss of breeding potential, and loss of companionship.

Permits punitive damages if defendant is found liable for reckless, indifferent, or intentional conduct causing serious injury or death; limits recovery to one family member per animal.

Authorizes courts to issue injunctions to prevent further harm, entitles prevailing parties to reasonable attorney fees and costs, and takes effect July 1, 2018.