SB 172: Courtroom Animal Advocates
GENERAL BILL by Pizzo ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Book
Courtroom Animal Advocates; Providing for appointment of an advocate for the interests of an animal in certain court proceedings, at the discretion of the court; requiring the Animal Law Section of The Florida Bar to maintain a list of attorneys and certified legal interns meeting specified requirements who are eligible to be appointed as such advocates, etc.
Effective Date: 7/1/2022
Last Action: 3/14/2022 Senate - Died in Judiciary
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 3/14/2022 Senate - Died in Judiciary
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
- Judiciary (JU)
- Agriculture (AG)
- Rules (RC)
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 9/14/2021 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 9/21/2021 | Senate |
• Referred to Judiciary; Agriculture; Rules -SJ 9 |
| 1/11/2022 | Senate |
• Introduced -SJ 9 |
| 3/12/2022 | Senate |
• Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration |
| 3/14/2022 | Senate |
• Died in Judiciary |
