Florida House Bill 921
Session 2026
Animal Cruelty
Active
Failed in House on Mar 13, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
921
State
Florida
Session
2026
House votes are unavailable for this bill.
Summary
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.
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03/13/2026
House
Died in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
01/13/2026
House
1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
01/12/2026
House
Now in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
01/12/2026
House
Referred to Commerce Committee
01/12/2026
House
Referred to Judiciary Committee
01/12/2026
House
Referred to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
12/29/2025
House
Filed
Sources
FL Legislature
Open States
Record Created
Jan 18, 2026 2:34:14 AM
Record Updated
Mar 27, 2026 1:43:13 PM