Signed into LawFiled Dec 23, 2025
Sponsor: Rules
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Chapter No. 2026-76, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 559 (Ch. 2026-78)
May 13, 2026
Summary
The bill makes the Florida Department of Law Enforcement publish identifying information for anyone convicted of animal‑cruelty offenses, and it tightens rules for pet dealers by mandating disclosures, medical record access, and clear refund or exchange options when a purchased animal is unfit. It also creates voluntary best‑practice standards for dog breeders and adds consumer‑protection penalties.
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