The bill introduces comprehensive regulations for dog breeding in Florida, establishing a new section in the Florida Statutes (s. 585.701) that mandates the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to create rules and best management practices to ensure ethical treatment of animals. It requires the Board of Veterinary Medicine to verify that these rules effectively promote humane treatment. The legislation also defines key terms related to dog breeding and permits local jurisdictions to impose stricter regulations if they choose. Additionally, it requires dog breeders to obtain a certificate of registration from the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, which must be renewed biennially, and establishes a whistleblower program for reporting non-compliance.

Moreover, the bill amends existing laws concerning pet sales (s. 828.29) to enhance consumer protections by requiring pet dealers to disclose financing terms prior to sale, instituting a mandatory waiting period for financed purchases, and ensuring that consumers receive copies of medical records for sold animals. It removes provisions that allowed consumers to waive their rights to return animals with congenital or hereditary disorders and establishes penalties for violations, allowing consumers to pursue legal action for damages due to non-compliance. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.