Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 468: Animal Cruelty
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 468 is a bill introduced in the Florida Senate on November 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Animal Cruelty. Primary sponsor: Tommy Wright (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Criminal Justice.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Animal Cruelty; Providing that failure to report suspected animal cruelty is grounds for certain disciplinary actions; requiring that a veterinarian, veterinary technician, or other animal treatment provider employee who makes a good faith report of animal cruelty to certain officials be held harmless from certain liability, disciplinary action, and retaliation; providing penalties for certain veterinarians, veterinary technicians, or animal treatment provider employees or volunteers who knowingly alter or destroy a medical record for the purpose of concealing animal cruelty, etc.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Wright | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
“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 Criminal Justice
- Now in Criminal Justice
- Favorable by Regulated Industries; YEAS 9 NAYS 0
- On Committee agenda-- Regulated Industries, 02/10/26, 12:00 pm, 412 Knott Building
- Introduced
- Referred to Regulated Industries; Criminal Justice; Rules
- Filed