The bill, titled "Troopers Law," amends Florida Statutes to address the issue of abandoning restrained dogs during natural disasters. It defines key terms such as "natural disaster," which includes situations where a hurricane, tropical storm, or tornado warning has been issued, or when a mandatory or voluntary evacuation order is in effect. The bill also clarifies the definition of "restrain" as attaching a dog to a stationary object or trolley system using various devices.

Additionally, the bill establishes criminal penalties for individuals who restrain a dog outside during a natural disaster and subsequently abandon the animal, classifying this act as a felony of the third degree, punishable by a fine of up to $10,000 or imprisonment. Other amendments include rephrasing certain legal language regarding animal abandonment and care, changing "is guilty of" to "commits" in the context of misdemeanors related to animal neglect and abandonment. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 150 Filed: 828.12
S 150 c1: 828.13
S 150 e1: 828.13
S 150 er: 828.13