The bill amends section 828.12 of the Florida Statutes to establish a database of individuals convicted of animal cruelty violations. It mandates that, starting January 1, 2026, the Department of Law Enforcement will post on its website the names of individuals who have been convicted of or have entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to violations of animal cruelty laws, regardless of the adjudication outcome. This information will be made available in a searchable format as prescribed by the department.

The effective date for this new requirement is set for July 1, 2025, allowing time for the Department of Law Enforcement to prepare for the implementation of the database. This initiative aims to enhance transparency and accountability regarding animal cruelty offenses in Florida.