Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1521: Domestic Animals
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1521 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Domestic Animals. Primary sponsor: Meg Weinberger (Republican), Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee, Budget Committee, Commerce Committee. It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 9, 2026): Laid on Table; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 1004 (Ch. 2026-76), CS/HB 559 (Ch. 2026-78).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Domestic Animals; Requires FDLE to post on its website specified information relating to individuals convicted of specified animal cruelty offenses; requires clerk of each court & county detention facility to provide FDLE with such information; requires pet dealers to disclose financing terms before sale of animals & provide copies of specified medical records to consumers; revises provisions relating to purchase, exchange, & return of animals; authorizes certain actions for contestation of veterinary expenses or demands of pet dealer for refund or exchange; provides for award of punitive damages; provides that certain violations constitute unfair method of competition or unfair or deceptive act or practice & subject to penalties; requires DBPR to post on its website certain best management practices & information related to selection of breeders, purchase of animals, & animal cruelty.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meg Weinberger | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 94 |
| Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Budget Committee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Commerce Committee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Nathan Boyles | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
| Linda Chaney | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
| Kim Daniels | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Anne Gerwig | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 93 |
| Peggy Gossett-Seidman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 91 |
| Rob Long | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 90 |
| Johanna López | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Susan Valdés | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Laid on Table; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 1004 (Ch. 2026-76), CS/HB 559 (Ch. 2026-78)
- Added to Second Reading Calendar
- 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 3)
- Bill referred to House Calendar
- CS Filed
- Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
- Reported out of Commerce Committee
- Favorable with CS by Commerce Committee
- Added to Commerce Committee agenda
- Now in Commerce Committee
- Referred to Commerce Committee
- 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)
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