Florida bill would require vets to report suspected animal abuse

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A new Florida bill would require vets, vet techs and clinic staff to report suspected animal abuse or neglect to police, animal control or other official investigators. If they report in “good faith” - defined as a report of animal cruelty made without malice or consideration of personal benefit - they are protected from being sued, disciplined or fired, according to the bill, which if it becomes law, will go into effect on July 1.