FL S0216

Cited as "Allie's Law," requires veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and animal treatment provider employees to report suspected past or current animal cruelty to law enforcement, certified animal control officers, or appointed agents

Exempts commercial food-producing animal operations on agriculturally classified land from mandatory reporting, but permits voluntary reporting if the reporter first provides notice to the client or their legal representative

Grants immunity from criminal liability, civil liability, professional disciplinary action, and employer retaliation for any veterinarian, technician, or employee who makes a good faith report of animal cruelty

Makes knowingly altering or destroying medical records to conceal animal cruelty a first-degree misdemeanor for veterinary technicians, employees, or volunteers (veterinarians are subject to separate discipline under Chapter 474)

Adds failure to report suspected animal cruelty as grounds for disciplinary action against licensed veterinarians under Florida's veterinary practice statutes, with an effective date of July 1, 2021