FLORIDA: SB 722 and HB 4075 - UPDATE: BILL HAS PASSED! REDEFINES DANGEROUS DOG EVALUATION!

SB 722 and HB 4075 - SEE UPDATE 5/5/2011. THIS BILL WAS PASSED TO  REDEFINE Dangerous Dogs
Senate Bill 722, introduced by Senator Jim Norman, and House Bill 4075, introduced by Representative Luis Garcia, would redefine the term "dangerous dog" to exclude dogs used for fighting. Currently, dogs who have been victims of dog fighting are automatically considered "dangerous." This legislation would save lives by encouraging individual evaluation of dogs rescued from animal fighters. "These dogs are victims of abuse. We should focus on punishing their criminal owners and give these abused dogs another chance at a better life," said Rep. Garcia.

Status: On March 8, HB 4075 was reported out of the Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee with a unanimous vote; it is now before the Community & Military Affairs Subcommittee. On March 7, S 722 was passed by the Committee on Agriculture with a unanimous vote; it is now before the Committee on Community Affairs.

Please thank Senator Norman and Representative Garcia for introducing this life-saving legislation:
 Senator Jim Norman. E-mail: norman.jim.web@flsenate.gov
 Representative Luis R. Garcia, Jr. Click here to send an e-mail to Rep. Garcia.

Thanking you for your support,
AnimalActionUSA