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Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation Strengthening Animal Welfare Protections and Consumer Safeguards
May 12, 2026
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 12 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:

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Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation Strengthening Animal Welfare Protections and Consumer Safeguards

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PALM BEACH, Fla.-Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 559 and SB 1004, strengthening Florida's animal cruelty laws, increasing protections for vulnerable animals, expanding accountability for abusers, and enhancing consumer protect . . .

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