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After Floridian Left Dog to Drown, Lawmaker Files Bill to Strengthen Animal Cruelty Laws

Summary by Floridian Press
A Florida Republican filed a new bill that would increase penalties for animal cruelty during a state of emergency, prompted by public outrage over a Florida man tying up and abandoning his dog as Hurricane Milton approached. Navarre Rep. Joel Rudman, who will leave office on New Year's Day to pursue a congressional seat, filed HB 79 on Monday. If passed, the legislation would up the first-degree misdemeanor animal cruelty charge to a third-degr…
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