Florida Legislative Overview – 2022 Session
34 pet industry-related issues were proposed during the 2022 legislative session, 19 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network.
FINAL DISPOSITION OF PRIORITY ISSUES:
| BILL # | SUMMARY | FINAL DISPOSITION |
| HB 253 | Statewide Retail Pet Sale Ban:Amends Title XLVI (Crimes), Chapter 828 (Animals: Cruelty; Sales; Animal Enterprise Protection) of Florida Statutes by creating a new Section 828.32 (Retail Sale of Domestic Dogs and Cats) to prohibit pet stores from selling or offering for sale domestic dogs & cats. | DIED IN COMMITTEE |
| HB 569/SB 620 | Local Business Protection Act:Amends Title VI (Civil Practice & Procedure), Chapter 70 (Relief from Burdens on Real Property Rights) of Florida Statutes by creating a new Section 70.91 (Compensation for Business Damages Caused by County or Municipal Ordinances or Charter Provisions) authorizing certain businesses to claim business damages from a county or municipality if the county or municipality enacts or amends certain ordinances or charter provisions. | VETOED BY GOVERNOR |
| HB 711/SB 238 | Endangered/Threatened Species Designation:Amends Title XXVIII (Natural Resources and Conservation), Chapter 379 (Fish & Wildlife Conservation), Part 1 (General Provisions), Section 2291 (Endangered and Threatened Species Act) of Florida Statutes to protect certain declassified species and to prohibit considering costs when designating a species as endangered or threatened. | DIED IN COMMITTEE |
| HB 721/SB 614 | Housing Authorities/Breed-Specific Restrictions:Amends Title XLV (Torts), Chapter 767 (Damage by Dogs; Dangerous Dogs), Part II (Dangerous Dogs), Section 767.14 (Additional local restrictions authorized) of Florida Statutes to add housing authorities to the entities allowed to enact certain dangerous dog rules and policies with breed-specific restrictions. | DIED IN COMMITTEE |
| HB 849/SB 994 | “Florida Pet Protection Act”:Amends: 1) Title XXXII (Regulation of Professions & Occupations), Chapter 468 (Miscellaneous Professions & Occupations) of Florida Statutes by creating a new Part XVII to provide requirements for pet store licensure, breeder sourcing, inspection, standards of care and recordkeeping and 2) Title XLVI (Crimes), Chapter 823 (Public Nuisances), Section 823.15 (Public or private animal agencies; sterilization required for dogs and cats released; recordkeeping requirements; microchipping) to add animal rescues to existing certificate of veterinary inspection and record transparency requirements for all dogs and cats imported into the state. | DIED IN COMMITTEE |
| HB 1061/SB 1750 | Pet Dealer/Consumer Warranty Law Amendments:Amends Title XLVI (Crimes), Chapter 828 (Animals: Cruelty; Sales; Animal Enterprise Protection), Section 829.29 (Dogs and cats transported or offered for sale; health requirements; consumer guarantee) of Florida Statutes by adding certain pet financing/leasing, recordkeeping and dealer disclosure requirements to the current consumer warranty law. | DIED IN COMMITTEE |
| HB 1341/SB 1806 | Animal Abuser Registry With Mandate To Check:Amends Title XLVII (Criminal Procedure & Corrections), Chapter 943 (Department of Law Enforcement) of Florida Statutes by adding a new Section 425 to provide for an Animal Abuser Registry and a requirement for pet dealers to check registry prior to sale or transfer of animals. | DIED IN COMMITTEE |
| SB 996 | Pet Store License Fee:Amends Title XXXII (Regulation of Professions & Occupations), Chapter 468 (Miscellaneous Professions & Occupations), Section 468.905 (Licensure of Pet Stores) of Florida Statutes by adding a new subsection 5 to require a fee for a pet store license. | DIED IN COMMITTEE |
| ORD 2022001 | Clay County Retail Pet Sale Ban Ordinance:Amends Chapter 4 (Animals & Fowl), Article II (Animal Services) of Clay County, FL Code by adding a new Section 4-36 (Retail Sale of Dogs and Cats) to prohibit the retail sale of dogs and cats by commercial establishments in the county. | ADOPTED |
| ORD 2022002 | Pinellas County Retail Pet Sale Restrictions:Ordinance No. 2022-20 amends Chapter 14 (Animals) of the Pinellas County, FL Code of Ordinances to further restrict the retail sale of dogs and cats in county pet stores. | ADOPTED |
| ORD 2022003 | Volusia County Retail Pet Sale Ban Ordinance:Ordinance No. 2022-12 amends Chapter 14 (Animals), Article II (Animal Control) of the Volusia County, FL Code of Ordinances by adding: 1) A new Section 14-65 (Prohibition of retail sale or dogs and cats) to prohibit the retail sale of dogs and cats in county pet stores in unincorporated areas of the county; and 2) a new Section 14-66 (Prohibition of pet leasing and pet collateral transactions). | ADOPTED |
| ORD 2022004 | Martin County Retail Pet Sale Ban Ordinance:Ordinance No. 1181 amends Chapter 9 (Animals), Section 9.87 (Minimum Standards for the Care of Animals by Pet Dealers, Grooming Establishments and Kennels) of Martin County, FL Code by adding a new Section 9.87.A.19 to prohibit the retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in county pet stores. | ADOPTED |
| REG 2022-002 | Captive Wildlife Permit Revocation/Non-Renewal: Proposed rulemaking amends Title 68A (Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission), Chapter 68-6 (Captive Wildlife), Section 68-6.003 (Permit Requirements & Exceptions) of FL Administrative Code to address issues related to permit revocation or denial and reduce the ability of individuals who have had permits revoked or non-renewed from engaging in unlicensed activities following the loss of the permit. | PENDING |
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