trooper’s law
Several Florida laws went into effect this week after being signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis following the 2025 legislative session. Let's take a look at a few of them. SB 150: Abandoning Restrained Dogs During Natural Disasters Better known as "Trooper's Law," SB 150 makes it a third-degree felony to abandon an animal during a […]
Florida animal abusers will be publicly tracked while those who abandon pets during emergencies will face prison time, according to two new laws signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday. Named after two dogs abused by their owners, HB 255 and SB 150 strengthen penalties and increase transparency for those who neglect, harm, or kill […]
The Florida House of Representatives passed several bills on Tuesday for Gov. Ron DeSantis to sign, including expanding the state's current anti-Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) law, and a new offense of animal neglect for abandoning a restrained dog outside during a natural disaster, and more. Entities that Boycott Israel (SB 1678/HB 1519) The bill […]
Trooper’s Law, inspired by a Bull Terrier who was abandoned and tied to a pole during Hurricane Milton evacuations last October, unanimously passed 39-0 in the Florida Senate on Wednesday. Sen. Don Gaetz (R-Pensacola) sponsored the bill (SB 150) in the Senate. Rep. Philip Wayne "Griff" Griffitts, Jr. (R-Panama City) filed a House version (HB 205). […]
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