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DeSantis Proposes Legislation to End Inhumane Breeding Practices, Establish Hotline to Report Animal Abuse by Breeders
The plan includes licensing breeders, a new abuse hotline, pet store adoption rules, and tougher penalties to reduce unethical practices and ease shelter overcrowding.
- On Nov. 25, 2025, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced at Big Dog Ranch Rescue, Loxahatchee Grove, Palm Beach County a statewide plan to crack down on puppy mills and promote ethical breeding in Florida.
- Building on recent reforms, the proposal follows earlier this year’s Trooper's Law and Dexter's Law, after last year's HB 1481 and HB 1583 bills died in committee.
- The plan would direct the DBPR to license breeders, establish a public abuse hotline, and require pet stores to host shelter adoptions before selling dogs, DeSantis said.
- The administration says licensing and enforcement would let regulators revoke credentials and target abuses like overbreeding or denying water, relieving pressure on state animal shelters and saving adoptable animals.
- The DBPR and Department of Agriculture will develop standards as DeSantis hopes the legislation is discussed in the Jan. 13, 2026 session, with Simpson and Griffin involved.
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Unveils Plan to Crack Down on Puppy Mills
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis announced a new proposal aimed at protecting dogs from abuse and ending unethical puppy mills across Florida. The plan, developed in partnership with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, would establish statewide standards for responsible dog breeding and increase accountability for violators. Under the proposal, the Florida […] The post Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Unveils Plan …
Governor DeSantis announces new law to crack down on puppy mills across Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis announces new 2025 legislation to end cruel puppy mills in Florida. The law introduces breeder licensing, an abuse reporting hotline, strict care standards, and requires pet stores to promote shelter adoptions.
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