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FL H0705
Bill
Status
6/30/2020
Primary Sponsor
Oversight, Transparency and Public Management Subcommittee
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AI Summary
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Amends Florida Statute 252.3568 to add the Department of Education as a required partner alongside the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in assisting the Division of Emergency Management with pet evacuation strategies
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Counties that maintain designated emergency shelters must now designate at least one shelter that can accommodate persons with pets
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Pet-friendly shelters must comply with applicable FEMA Disaster Assistance Policies and Procedures and follow safety procedures for pet sheltering established in local and state emergency management plans
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Effective date: July 1, 2020
Legislative Description
Emergency Sheltering of Persons with Pets
Last Action
Chapter No. 2020-132
6/30/2020