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FL H0379

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/3/2019

Primary Sponsor

Business and Professions Subcommittee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Veterinarians may report suspected criminal violations involving dogs or cats to law enforcement officers, certified animal control officers, or agents appointed under s. 828.03 without notifying or obtaining authorization from the client

  • Verbal reports of suspected animal crimes are permitted, but written medical records may only be released with a court order

  • Amends section 474.2165, Florida Statutes, governing ownership and control of veterinary medical patient records

  • Effective date: July 1, 2019

Legislative Description

Animal Welfare

Last Action

Died in Commerce Committee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7125 (Ch. 2019-167)

5/3/2019

Committee Referrals

Commerce Committee3/29/2019
Business and Professions Subcommittee1/30/2019

Full Bill Text

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