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FL S0660
Bill
Status
Introduced
12/1/2023
Primary Sponsor
Nick DiCeglie
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AI Summary
- Exempts personal identifying information of individuals who foster, adopt, or otherwise receive legal custody of an animal from a government-operated animal shelter or animal control agency from Florida's public records requirements
- Applies to records relating to the animal held by shelters or agencies operated by a county, municipality, or other incorporated political subdivision
- Subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act and automatically repeals on October 2, 2029, unless reenacted by the Legislature
- Justified by the Legislature as necessary to prevent prior animal owners from obtaining new custodians' personal information and engaging in stalking, harassment, intimidation, or theft of the animals
- Intended to encourage fostering and adoption of shelter animals and reduce euthanasia rates by removing a deterrent for potential adopters and fosterers; effective date of July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Public Records/Animal Shelter or Animal Control Agency
Last Action
Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 273
2/21/2024
Committee Referrals
Rules1/23/2024
Community Affairs1/10/2024
Full Bill Text
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