Governor Ron DeSantis signs three bills
May 28, 2025
Press release from the Office of Governor Ron DeSantis
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:
CS/SB 150 – Abandoning Restrained Dogs During Natural Disasters
CS/HB 255 – Aggravated Animal Cruelty
HB 6025 – Restrictions on Firearms and Ammunition During Emergencies
To view the Senate transmittal letter, click here
To view the House transmittal letter, click here.
Should be its own story, from the public information. I made some minor formatting edits. Vote: Senate 39-0; House 109-0
*CS/SB 150: Abandoning Restrained Dogs During Natural Disasters. by Criminal Justice Committee and Senators Gaetz, Arrington, Garcia, Avila, Davis, and Ingoglia
The bill, which names the act “Trooper’s Law,” creates a new crime when any person restrains a dog outside during a natural disaster and thereafter abandons the dog. This offense is a third degree felony, punishable by 5 years in prison, or a fine of not more than $10,000 dollars or both.
“Natural disaster” is defined as a situation in which a hurricane, tropical storm, or tornado warning has been issued for a municipality or a county by the National Weather Service, or in which a municipality or county is under a mandatory or voluntary evacuation order.
“Restraint” is defined as a chain, rope, tether, leash, cable, or other device that attaches an animal to a stationary object or trolley system.
These provisions take effect October 1, 2025.