Florida bills · 2026 Regular Session
Florida HB 921
Animal Cruelty
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Sirois (Republican)
- Weinberger (Republican)
Cosponsors (2)
- Long (Democratic)
- Gossett-Seidman (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Florida legislature· summary
Animal Cruelty ; Provides that failure to report suspected animal cruelty is grounds for certain disciplinary actions; clarifies that authorization to furnish medical records related to veterinary medical services to certain parties includes, but is not limited to, instances where veterinarian suspects animal cruelty; defines; requires certain individuals to report incidents of animal cruelty to certain officials; requires that veterinarian, veterinary technician, or other animal treatment provider employee who makes good faith report of animal cruelty to certain officials be held harmless from certain liability, disciplinary action, & retaliation; provides penalties for certain veterinarians, veterinary technicians, or animal treatment provider employees or volunteers who knowingly alter or destroy medical record for purpose of concealing animal cruelty.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 13, 2026 · House
Died in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee - Jan 13, 2026 · House
1st Reading (Original Filed Version) - Jan 12, 2026 · House
Now in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee - Jan 12, 2026 · House
Referred to Commerce Committee - Jan 12, 2026 · House
Referred to Judiciary Committee - Jan 12, 2026 · House
Referred to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee - Dec 29, 2025 · House
Filed