Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 921: Animal Cruelty
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
HB 921 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on December 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Animal Cruelty. Primary sponsor: Tyler Sirois (Republican), Meg Weinberger (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Animal Cruelty ; Provides that failure to report suspected animal cruelty is grounds for certain disciplinary actions; clarifies that authorization to furnish medical records related to veterinary medical services to certain parties includes, but is not limited to, instances where veterinarian suspects animal cruelty; defines; requires certain individuals to report incidents of animal cruelty to certain officials; requires that veterinarian, veterinary technician, or other animal treatment provider employee who makes good faith report of animal cruelty to certain officials be held harmless from certain liability, disciplinary action, & retaliation; provides penalties for certain veterinarians, veterinary technicians, or animal treatment provider employees or volunteers who knowingly alter or destroy medical record for purpose of concealing animal cruelty.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Sirois | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Meg Weinberger | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 94 |
| Peggy Gossett-Seidman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 91 |
| Rob Long | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 90 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
- 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- Now in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
- Referred to Commerce Committee
- Referred to Judiciary Committee
- Referred to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
- Filed