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SB 1356: Handling of Animals

GENERAL BILL by Garcia

Handling of Animals; Requiring the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to develop and adopt rules, best management practices, and other measures for dog breeding in this state; preempting the regulatory and operational oversight of local animal shelters to the department; deleting a limit on veterinary costs under certain provisions; specifying requirements for retail stores that offer animals for sale; requiring dog breeders to apply to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation for a certificate of registration and to renew the certificate at specified intervals, etc.

Effective Date: 7/1/2026
Last Action: 1/7/2026 Senate - Filed
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
1/7/2026 Senate • Filed