Florida · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 79: Animal Cruelty During a Declared State of Emergency
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 79 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on December 30, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Animal Cruelty During a Declared State of Emergency. Primary sponsor: Boyles. Most recent recorded action (January 2, 2025): Withdrawn prior to introduction, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 150 (Ch. 2025-101).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Animal Cruelty During a Declared State of Emergency; Provides increased criminal penalties for animal cruelty offenses committed during declared state of emergency.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boyles | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Withdrawn prior to introduction, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 150 (Ch. 2025-101)
- Filed