HB 227: Courtroom Animal Advocates
GENERAL BILL by Killebrew
Courtroom Animal Advocates; Provides for appointment of advocate for interests of animal in certain court proceedings, at discretion of court; provides powers & duties of such advocates; requires Animal Law Section of The Florida Bar to maintain list of attorneys & certified legal interns meeting specified requirements who are eligible to be appointed as such advocates; specifies that certain rules of The Florida Bar govern such advocates.
Effective Date: 7/1/2022
Last Action: 10/27/2021 House - Withdrawn prior to introduction
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 10/27/2021 House - Withdrawn prior to introduction
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 10/4/2021 | House |
• Filed |
| 10/22/2021 | House |
• Referred to Civil Justice & Property Rights Subcommittee • Referred to Justice Appropriations Subcommittee • Referred to Judiciary Committee • Now in Civil Justice & Property Rights Subcommittee |
| 10/27/2021 | House |
• Withdrawn prior to introduction |
