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‘Trooper’s Law’ Makes Pet Abandonment A Felony During Florida Disasters
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Tampa Free Press
Known as “Trooper’s Law” (Senate Bill 150), the measure is one of several new laws signed by Governor Ron DeSantis designed to address issues arising from extreme weather and enhance public safety.
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“I was proud to sign Trooper’s and Dexter’s Law today.
Alongside “Trooper’s Law,” the governor also signed “Dexter’s Law,” which enhances penalties for aggravated animal cruelty and establishes the state’s first animal abuser database to help shelters and communities prevent future abuse.
The law faces potential legal challenges, as the U.S. Supreme Court has previously limited the death penalty to crimes involving death.