HB 297

  • Florida House Bill
  • 2024 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

Appointment of Courtroom Animal Advocates

Bill Subjects

Crimes

Abstract

Appointment of Courtroom Animal Advocates; Authorizes court to order separate advocate be appointed in interests of justice for certain criminal proceedings regarding cat or dog's welfare or custody; provides judge's decision denying appointment is not subject to appeal; authorizes appointed advocate to take certain actions involving proceedings; provides requirements for advocate.

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Mar 08, 2024

House

Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee

Jan 09, 2024

House

1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

Nov 13, 2023

House

Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee

House

Referred to Judiciary Committee

House

Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee

Oct 27, 2023

House

Filed

Bill Text

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H 297 Filed PDF

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