Named after a decapitated and mutilated dog found in a plastic bag in fort desoto state park, hb 255 increases penalties for aggravated animal cruelty. Here are the five most significant new laws taking effect in florida this new year. 1 in california. · starting , residents will see changes ranging from how they pay for medical tests to how their pets are insured. Zero-cost diagnostic breast exams (sb 158) · two new animal -related laws aimed at protecting pets and giving owners more clarity are set to take effect in florida starting jan. (cbs12) — starting january 1, floridians will see three significant laws come into effect, impacting health care, pet insurance, and consumer protections. Tougher penalties, uniform welfare standards and interoperable reporting systems. A handful of new animal welfare laws aimed at protecting pets while strengthening veterinary care statewide will take effect jan. · most laws in florida typically go into effect on july 1, others can sometimes begin in october or at the start of the new year. · heading into 2026, legislators are drafting comprehensive updates to animal rights acts. · west palm beach, fla. San diego humane society said the new laws are the result of lobbying efforts by a coalition of advocacy groups.

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