S1004 — Domestic Animals

S1004, a bill on domestic animals, passed the Florida Senate on 2026-02-20 and was enrolled on 2026-03-18.

The bill requires the Department of Law Enforcement to post information on its website relating to individuals convicted of specified animal cruelty offenses. It extends the timeframe for consumers to pursue remedies for the sale of an animal certifiably unfit for purchase and requires pet dealers to provide copies of specified medical records to consumers. The bill also directs the Department of Business and Professional Regulation to develop a list of best management practices for adoption and implementation.

The bill applies to pet dealers, the Department of Law Enforcement, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, and consumers purchasing animals.

The bill passed the Florida Senate on 2026-02-20 and was enrolled on 2026-03-18; effective date not specified in the source material.