The bill amends section 828.12 of the Florida Statutes to establish a database of individuals who have violated animal cruelty laws. Specifically, it requires the Department of Law Enforcement to create and maintain a searchable online database that will list the names of individuals convicted of, or who have entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, violations of animal cruelty provisions. This database is set to be operational starting January 1, 2026.

The act is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2025, allowing time for the Department of Law Enforcement to prepare the necessary infrastructure for the database. This initiative aims to enhance transparency and accountability regarding animal cruelty offenses in Florida.