Florida bills · 2026 Regular Session
Florida SB 468
Animal Cruelty
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Wright (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Florida legislature· summary
Animal Cruelty; Providing that failure to report suspected animal cruelty is grounds for certain disciplinary actions; requiring that a veterinarian, veterinary technician, or other animal treatment provider employee who makes a good faith report of animal cruelty to certain officials be held harmless from certain liability, disciplinary action, and retaliation; providing penalties for certain veterinarians, veterinary technicians, or animal treatment provider employees or volunteers who knowingly alter or destroy a medical record for the purpose of concealing animal cruelty, etc.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:04 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026 Senate | Favorable | pass | Set your home in Florida to see |
Actions
- Mar 13, 2026 · Senate
Died in Criminal Justice - Feb 10, 2026 · Senate
Now in Criminal Justice - Feb 10, 2026 · Senate
Favorable by Regulated Industries; YEAS 9 NAYS 0 - Feb 5, 2026 · Senate
On Committee agenda-- Regulated Industries, 02/10/26, 12:00 pm, 412 Knott Building - Jan 13, 2026 · Senate
Introduced - Dec 1, 2025 · Senate
Referred to Regulated Industries; Criminal Justice; Rules - Nov 12, 2025 · Senate
Filed