HB 227 (2022) -  Courtroom Animal Advocates

by Killebrew
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: July 1, 2022
Last Event: Withdrawn prior to introduction on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 11:51 AM

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Bill History

Event Time Member Committee Ver.
Event: H Withdrawn prior to introduction Time: 10/27/2021 - 11:51 AM Member: Killebrew Committee: Version: __
Event: H Now in Civil Justice & Property Rights Subcommittee Time: 10/22/2021 - 3:31 PM Member: Committee: Civil Justice & Property Rights Subcommittee Version: __
Event: H Referred to Judiciary Committee Time: 10/22/2021 - 3:31 PM Member: Committee: Judiciary Committee Version: __
Event: H Referred to Justice Appropriations Subcommittee Time: 10/22/2021 - 3:31 PM Member: Committee: Justice Appropriations Subcommittee Version: __
Event: H Referred to Civil Justice & Property Rights Subcommittee Time: 10/22/2021 - 3:31 PM Member: Committee: Civil Justice & Property Rights Subcommittee Version: __
Event: H Filed Time: 10/04/2021 - 10:39 AM Member: Killebrew Committee: Version: __

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828.035 SB 172