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FL H0705

Bill

Status

Passed

6/30/2020

Primary Sponsor

Oversight, Transparency and Public Management Subcommittee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Counties that maintain designated emergency shelters must now designate at least one shelter that can accommodate persons with pets

  • 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

  • Effective date: July 1, 2020

Legislative Description

Emergency Sheltering of Persons with Pets

Last Action

Chapter No. 2020-132

6/30/2020

Committee Referrals

Infrastructure and Security3/4/2020
State Affairs2/12/2020
Health And Human Services2/6/2020
Oversight, Transparency and Public Management Subcommittee12/3/2019

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