Florida 2025 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB 79 — Animal Cruelty During a Declared State of Emergency

Last action — Withdrawn prior to introduction, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 150 (Ch. 2025-101)

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Animal Cruelty During a Declared State of Emergency; Provides increased criminal penalties for animal cruelty offenses committed during declared state of emergency.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Withdrawn prior to introduction, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 150 (Ch. 2025-101)

  2. Filed

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 163 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (163)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 79 do?
Animal Cruelty During a Declared State of Emergency; Provides increased criminal penalties for animal cruelty offenses committed during declared state of emergency.
Who sponsors HB 79?
HB 79 is sponsored by Boyles, Nathan (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 79?
This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 79?
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