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CS/CS/HB 273 — Pub. Rec./Animal Foster or Adoption
by State Affairs Committee; Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee; and Rep. Holcomb and others (SB 660 by Senator DiCeglie)
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Agriculture Committee (AG)
The bill creates a public record exemption for the personal identifying information of a person who fosters, adopts, or otherwise receives legal custody of an animal from a shelter or animal control agency operated by a humane society or a county, municipality, or other incorporated political subdivision. The bill provides a statement of public necessity as required by the State Constitution.
The public records exemption would stand repealed on October 2, 2029, unless it is reenacted by the Legislature under the Open Government Sunset Review Act.
If approved by the Governor, or allowed to become law without the Governor’s signature, these provisions take effect upon becoming law.
Vote: Senate 36-0; House 119-0