Florida bills · 2026 Regular Session
Florida SB 1356
Handling of Animals
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Garcia (Republican)
- Commerce and Tourism
Cosponsors (1)
- Arrington (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Florida legislature· summary
Handling of Animals; Requiring the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to develop and adopt rules, best management practices, and other measures for dog breeding in this state; deleting a limit on veterinary costs under certain provisions; specifying requirements for retail stores that offer animals for sale; requiring dog breeders to apply to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation for a certificate of registration and to renew the certificate at specified intervals, etc.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 8:01 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 Senate | Favorable with Committee Substitute | pass | Set your home in Florida to see |
Actions
- Mar 13, 2026 · Senate
Died in Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 1004 (Ch. 2026-76) - Feb 10, 2026 · Senate
CS by Commerce and Tourism read 1st time - Feb 5, 2026 · Senate
Now in Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government - Feb 5, 2026 · Senate
Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute) - Feb 4, 2026 · Senate
CS by Commerce and Tourism; YEAS 9 NAYS 0 - Jan 30, 2026 · Senate
On Committee agenda-- Commerce and Tourism, 02/04/26, 10:30 am, 110 Senate Building - Jan 22, 2026 · Senate
Introduced - Jan 16, 2026 · Senate
Referred to Commerce and Tourism; Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government; Rules - Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
Filed