TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCJB) – A bill named after a postal carrier killed by a pack of dogs in Putnam County was passed unanimously in the Florida House.
House Bill 593: Dangerous Dogs, also known as the “Pam Rock Act,” passed the state House on Wednesday and has moved to the Senate.
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The bill created requirements for owners of dogs deemed “dangerous” due to their aggressive behaviors.
Dangerous dogs must be held in a secure kennel, and animal control will take custody of them during an investigation. The animals must also be microchipped and spayed or neutered.
Owners of dangerous dogs will be obligated to get at least $100,000 in liability insurance.
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The bill is named after Pamela Rock, a USPS mail carrier, who was attacked in Putnam County by five dogs in August 2022.
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