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Florida Senate passes Trooper's Law, named for dog abandoned during Hurricane Milton
In a measure named after a dog found tied to a fence along Interstate 75 during Hurricane Milton, the Senate on Wednesday unanimously passed a bill aimed at preventing animal cruelty. “Trooper’s Law” (SB 150) would create a new offense of animal cruelty for people who restrain dogs outside during natural disasters and abandon them. The offense would be a third-degree felony, perishable by a fine up to $10,000 or prison time. …
'We should be protecting our pets': Lawmakers advance bill to protect dogs during natural disasters
TAMPA, Fla., (WFLA) - State lawmakers are one step closer to making it a felony to abandon a dog during a natural disaster. Trooper's Law was inspired by a Bull Terrier, Trooper, who was found abandoned and chained to the side of the I-75 near Tampa during Hurricane Milton. This bill includes some severe penalties for anyone who abandons a dog during a natural disaster, including up to 5 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Crash on Busch Blvd cl…
Florida "Trooper's Law" Passes Senate, Aims To Protect Pets During Disasters
The Florida Senate has unanimously passed “Trooper’s Law,” a measure designed to protect animals from cruelty during natural disasters. The bill, named after a dog found tied to a fence along Interstate 75 during Hurricane Milton, would create a new felony offense for abandoning dogs outdoors during such events. Senate Bill 150 (SB 150) would […] Florida “Trooper’s Law” Passes Senate, Aims To Protect Pets During Disasters
‘Trooper’s Law’ passed by Florida Legislature
Trooper’s Law, inspired by the Florida dog abandoned during Hurricane Milton evacuations and rescued by a Florida Highway Patrol trooper, has passed in the Florida Senate.SB 150 passed unanimously on Wednesday.The bill, sponsored by Sen. Don Gaetz, cleared the Rules Committee, Agriculture Committee and Criminal Justice Committee.The bill would make abandoning a restrained animal during a natural disaster a third-degree felony. If convicted, the …
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