Florida bills · 2026 Regular Session
Florida SB 1004
Domestic Animals
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Gaetz (Republican)
- Rules
Cosponsors (1)
- Arrington (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Florida legislature· summary
Domestic Animals; Requiring the Department of Law Enforcement to post on its website specified information relating to each individual convicted of specified animal cruelty offenses; extending the timeframe for which a consumer may pursue remedies for the sale of an animal certifiably unfit for purchase; requiring a pet dealer to provide copies of specified medical records to a consumer; requiring the Department of Business and Professional Regulation to develop a list of best management practices for adoption and implementation, etc.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 12:15 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026 House | Passage, Third Reading | pass | Set your home in Florida to see |
| Feb 20, 2026 Senate | Third Reading | pass | Set your home in Florida to see |
| Feb 10, 2026 Senate | Favorable with Committee Substitute | pass | Set your home in Florida to see |
| Feb 3, 2026 Senate | Favorable | pass | Set your home in Florida to see |
| Jan 21, 2026 Senate | Favorable | pass | Set your home in Florida to see |
Actions
- May 13, 2026 · Legislature
Chapter No. 2026-76, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 559 (Ch. 2026-78) - May 12, 2026 · Legislature
Approved by Governor - May 11, 2026 · Legislature
Signed by Officers and presented to Governor - Mar 17, 2026 · Senate
Ordered enrolled - Mar 9, 2026 · House
CS passed; YEAS 110, NAYS 0 - Mar 9, 2026 · House
Read 3rd time - Mar 9, 2026 · House
Added to Third Reading Calendar - Mar 9, 2026 · House
Read 2nd time - Mar 5, 2026 · House
1st Reading (Engrossed 1) - Mar 5, 2026 · House
Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/9/2026) - Mar 5, 2026 · House
Bill referred to House Calendar - Feb 20, 2026 · House
In Messages - Feb 20, 2026 · Senate
Immediately certified - Feb 20, 2026 · Senate
CS passed as amended; YEAS 36 NAYS 0 - Feb 20, 2026 · Senate
Read 3rd time - Feb 20, 2026 · Senate
Amendment(s) adopted (342166) - Feb 20, 2026 · Senate
Read 2nd time - Feb 19, 2026 · Senate
Retained on Special Order Calendar - Feb 17, 2026 · Senate
Placed on Special Order Calendar, 02/19/26 - Feb 12, 2026 · Senate
Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading - Feb 11, 2026 · Senate
CS by Rules read 1st time - Feb 10, 2026 · Senate
Pending reference review -under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute) - Feb 10, 2026 · Senate
CS by- Rules; YEAS 24 NAYS 0 - Feb 5, 2026 · Senate
On Committee agenda-- Rules, 02/10/26, 9:00 am, 412 Knott Building - Feb 3, 2026 · Senate
Now in Rules - Feb 3, 2026 · Senate
Favorable by Judiciary; YEAS 11 NAYS 0 - Jan 29, 2026 · Senate
On Committee agenda-- Judiciary, 02/03/26, 1:00 pm, 110 Senate Building - Jan 21, 2026 · Senate
Now in Judiciary - Jan 21, 2026 · Senate
Favorable by Commerce and Tourism; YEAS 10 NAYS 0 - Jan 16, 2026 · Senate
On Committee agenda-- Commerce and Tourism, 01/21/26, 8:30 am, 110 Senate Building - Jan 13, 2026 · Senate
Introduced - Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
Referred to Commerce and Tourism; Judiciary; Rules - Dec 23, 2025 · Senate
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