DeSantis Signs 2 Bills Stemming From Tampa Bay Animal Abuse Cases

This Dog Inspired a New Law in Florida

Legislation signed into law Wednesday by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will impose tougher penalties on people who abandon pets during natural disasters, a measure inspired by the rescue of a dog left in floodwaters during Hurricane Milton. With the 2025 hurricane season starting next week, the governor also signed a...

Gov. DeSantis Signs Animal Cruelty Law Making It a FELONY to Restrain or Abandon Dog During Emergency * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Kaley

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis just signed the “Trooper’s Law” bill, which will make it a third-degree felony to abandon or leave a dog tied up somewhere during emergencies, like a hurricane or storm. Check it out: GOV. DESANTIS: LEAVING A DOG CHAINED IN A STORM WILL NOW BE A FELONY “I’m going to sign Trooper’s Law, legislation that makes it a third-degree felony to restrain or abandon a dog outdoors during a declared natural disaster, any time a ma…

To Combat Animal Abuse, DeSantis Signs ‘Trooper’s Law’ in Honor of Dog Tied to Fence in Rising Flood Waters During Hurricane Milton

'Florida stands by man's best friend,' he said in a statement.

We Don't Deserve Them, But Florida WILL Protect Them: DeSantis Signs Two Bills Against Animal Abuse

Gov. DeSantis signs new laws tightening animal cruelty and changing firearm rules

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis enacts Trooper's Law and Dexter's Law, affecting animal rights and firearm rules during emergencies.

Florida makes animal abandonment during disasters a felony

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed new laws Wednesday, May 28, aimed at cracking down on animal abuse. The move follows a story from Hurricane Milton, which DeSantis referenced as a key reason for pushing the legislation and imposing harsher penalties.  “Across Florida, we have seen horrifying instances of animal cruelty that demand a stronger response,” said DeSantis. “I was proud to sign Trooper’s Law and Dexter’s Law today. Florida stands by ma…