Chapter No. 2026-78; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 1004 (Ch. 2026-76)
Summary
HB 559 creates new felonies for adults who cause or entice a minor to commit animal cruelty, animal fighting, baiting, or sexual acts with animals. It also obligates juvenile courts to order psychological evaluation and treatment for minors who commit cruelty, with costs borne by parents or the state, and it mandates the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to post conviction information online for set periods. The bill raises local civil penalties and updates the state offense‑severity chart.
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