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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Last Action: 10/27/2021 House - Withdrawn prior to introduction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



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10/27/2021 House • Withdrawn prior to introduction