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FL H0307

Bill

Status

Failed

3/14/2022

Primary Sponsor

Fred Hawkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts the names, email addresses, home addresses, and telephone numbers of animal adopters from public records disclosure requirements under Florida Statutes s. 119.07(1) and the State Constitution.

  • Applies to records held by animal shelters and animal control agencies operated by counties, municipalities, or other incorporated political subdivisions.

  • Establishes the exemption as temporary, subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act and automatic repeal on October 2, 2027, unless reenacted by the Legislature.

  • Cites public necessity including protecting adopters from stalking, harassment, intimidation, and theft by prior animal owners who may seek to reclaim animals.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2022.

Legislative Description

Pub. Rec./Animal Adoption

Last Action

Died in Local Administration & Veterans Affairs Subcommittee

3/14/2022

Committee Referrals

Local Administration and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee10/26/2021

Full Bill Text

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