New Florida Laws Target Animal Cruelty With Harsher Jail Time and Fines

New Florida Laws Target Animal Cruelty With Harsher Jail Time and Fines

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two bills into law this week that enhance penalties for cases of animal cruelty in the state. “Across Florida, we have witnessed horrific cases of animal cruelty that demand a stronger response,” DeSantis said in a May 28 statement. “I was proud to sign Trooper’s Law and Dexter’s Law today. Florida stands by man’s best friend.” The two proposed laws are named after Trooper and Dexter, two dogs that were abused la…

New Law Will Help Stop Puppy Mills And Is Setting The Standard For The Rest Of The Country

You might have fun looking at the adorable puppies in a pet store, but if you knew where they came from it might change your mind. Puppy mills have been a huge issue all over, and the conditions are enough to make any animal lover sick. These poor dogs are kept in cages, and born to mothers who are forced to breed over and over again just so the owners can make a buck. The California lawmakers have finally stepped in to make the world a better p…

Florida stiffens penalties for animal cruelty, natural disasters abandonment

Photo courtesy of Facebook MIAMI – Floridians who abandon or leave their dogs outdoors during a natural disaster could face prison time and a hefty fine. According to a press release, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 150 into law (Trooper’s Law) which makes it a third-degree felony punishable by up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. In addition, offenders can be charged with first-degree misdemeanors and fines for failing to…

South Florida SunSentinel: Florida increases penalties for animal cruelty, creates public online database of abusers | ResearchBuzz: Firehose

South Florida SunSentinel: Florida increases penalties for animal cruelty, creates public online database of abusers. “Dexter’s Law, formally House Bill 255, requires the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to host a searchable database on its website. Starting Jan. 1, it will include the names of individuals who have been convicted of, or who have entered a plea of guilty or no contest to animal cruelty offenses.”The post South Florida SunSen…

DeSantis Signs 2 Laws Increasing Penalties for Animal Cruelty

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis this week signed two pieces of legislation aimed at strengthening the penalties for certain acts of animal cruelty. The two laws were nicknamed ‘Trooper’s Law’ and ‘Dexter’s Law’ respectively, after two dogs whose stories inspired the legislation. “Across Florida, we have seen horrifying instances of animal cruelty that demand a stronger response,” DeSantis said. “I was proud to sign Trooper’s Law and Dexter’s Law today…