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DeSantis Signs Landmark Laws to Protect Florida's Pets

5/29/2025

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has taken a bold stand for animal welfare by signing Trooper’s Law and Dexter’s Law. Trooper’s Law makes it a crime to abandon pets during disasters, while Dexter’s Law imposes harsher penalties for severe abuse and requires public disclosure of offenders. These measures mark a significant step towards safeguarding vulnerable animals in the state.

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has taken a bold stand for animal welfare by signing Trooper’s Law and Dexter’s Law. Trooper’s Law makes it a crime to abandon pets during disasters, while Dexter’s Law imposes harsher penalties for severe abuse and requires public disclosure of offenders. These measures mark a significant step towards safeguarding vulnerable animals in the state.