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FL S0752

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

11/4/2019

Primary Sponsor

Community Affairs

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Education to assist the Division of Emergency Management in developing strategies for evacuating persons with pets during emergencies

  • Mandates that any county maintaining designated emergency shelters must also designate at least one shelter that can accommodate persons with pets

  • Pet-friendly shelters must comply with FEMA Disaster Assistance Policies and Procedures and follow safety procedures for pet sheltering established in local and state emergency management plans

  • Effective date of July 1, 2020

Legislative Description

Emergency Sheltering of Persons with Pets

Last Action

Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 705

3/5/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules2/12/2020
Community Affairs1/30/2020
Infrastructure and Security11/21/2019

Full Bill Text

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