SB 1004: Sale of Dogs and Cats
GENERAL BILL by Gaetz ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Arrington
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: 1/29/2026 Senate - On Committee agenda-- Judiciary, 02/03/26, 1:00 pm, 110 Senate Building
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 1/29/2026 Senate - On Committee agenda-- Judiciary, 02/03/26, 1:00 pm, 110 Senate Building
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
- Commerce and Tourism (CM)
- Judiciary (JU)
- Rules (RC)
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 |
| 1/21/2026 | Senate |
• Favorable by Commerce and Tourism; YEAS 10 NAYS 0 • Now in Judiciary |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate |
• On Committee agenda-- Judiciary, 02/03/26, 1:00 pm, 110 Senate Building |
