H1521Introduced in the House
Domestic Animals
Introduced by Commerce Committee
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requires FDLE to post on its website specified information relating to individuals convicted of specified animal cruelty offenses; requires clerk of each court & county detention facility to provide FDLE with such information; requires pet dealers to disclose financing terms before sale of animals & provide copies of specified medical records to consumers; revises provisions relating to purchase, exchange, & return of animals; authorizes certain actions for contestation of veterinary expenses or demands of pet dealer for refund or exchange; provides for award of punitive damages; provides that certain violations constitute unfair method of competition or unfair or deceptive act or practice & subject to penalties; requires DBPR to post on its website certain best management practices & information related to selection of breeders, purchase of animals, & animal cruelty.
Where it stands
Laid on Table, refer to CS/SB 1004
March 9, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Commerce Committee · February 24, 2026
24
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
26 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michelle Salzman | 1 | Yes |
| Jason Shoaf | 7 | Yes |
| Gallop Franklin | 8 | Absent |
| Chuck Brannan | 10 | Yes |
| Wyman Duggan | 12 | Yes |
| Kimberly Daniels | 14 | Yes |
| Chase Tramont | 30 | Yes |
| Tyler Sirois | 31 | Yes |
| Erika Booth | 35 | Yes |
| David Smith | 38 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed
1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
Referred to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
Referred to Budget Committee
Referred to Commerce Committee
Now in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
PCS added to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee agenda
Favorable with CS by Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
Reported out of Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
CS Filed
1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
Referred to Budget Committee
Referred to Commerce Committee
Now in Budget Committee
Added to Budget Committee agenda
Favorable with CS by Budget Committee
Reported out of Budget Committee
Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
CS Filed
1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)
Referred to Commerce Committee
Now in Commerce Committee
Added to Commerce Committee agenda
Favorable with CS by Commerce Committee
Reported out of Commerce Committee
Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
CS Filed
Bill referred to House Calendar
1st Reading (Committee Substitute 3)
Added to Second Reading Calendar
Laid on Table, refer to CS/SB 1004
Verify the information
- Official page on the Florida Legislature website
- House Committee Amendment #001549 (amendment)
- House Committee Amendment #208769 (amendment)
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