SB 1004: Sale of Dogs and Cats
GENERAL BILL by Gaetz
Sale of Dogs and Cats; Requiring that if a pet sale is terminated for certain reasons, the financing agreement must be terminated without certain costs; requiring that all financial terms be disclosed to the consumer before the sale of the animal; requiring a pet dealer to provide copies of specified medical records to a consumer; providing that violations constitute an unfair method of competition or an unfair or deceptive act or practice in violation of specified provisions and subject to penalties, etc.
Effective Date: 7/1/2026
Last Action: 1/16/2026 Senate - On Committee agenda-- Commerce and Tourism, 01/21/26, 8:30 am, 110 Senate Building
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 1/16/2026 Senate - On Committee agenda-- Commerce and Tourism, 01/21/26, 8:30 am, 110 Senate Building
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
- Commerce and Tourism (CM)
- Judiciary (JU)
- Rules (RC)
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Bill History
Date Chamber Action 12/23/2025 Senate • Filed
1/7/2026 Senate • Referred to Commerce and Tourism; Judiciary; Rules
1/13/2026 Senate • Introduced
1/16/2026 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Commerce and Tourism, 01/21/26, 8:30 am, 110 Senate Building
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SB 1004, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 12/23/2025 at 9:02 AM
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF Analyses: None Related Bills (2)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills H 1521 Handling of Animals Weinberger Compare Last Action: 1/15/2026 H Now in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee 
S 1356 Handling of Animals Garcia Compare Last Action: 1/16/2026 S Referred to Commerce and Tourism; Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government; Rules
Citations - Statutes (1)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 828.29 Dogs and cats transported or offered for sale; health requirements; consumer guarantee. Page 2 (pdf)