Died in Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 1004 (Ch. 2026-76)
Summary
The proposal requires the Department of Agriculture to create rules and best‑practice guidelines for dog breeding and obligates dog breeders to register with the state. It also expands consumer rights when buying pets, including refunds, exchanges, or reimbursements for veterinary costs, and adds disclosure, waiting‑period, and record‑keeping requirements for pet dealers and financed sales. The goal is to improve animal welfare and protect buyers from unhealthy or misrepresented animals.
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