Florida: Ask your state legislators to support a Courtroom Animal Advocate Program (CAAP)!
This action is for Florida residents only.
Proposed legislation, H.B. 297/S.B. 272, would create a Courtroom Animal Advocate Program (CAAP) in Florida. The bill would empower judges to appoint volunteer lawyers to consider the interests of dogs and cats in criminal cases concerning the animal’s well-being.
Advocates assist the judge during the trial by drafting briefs, conducting research, gathering information from experts and officials, and making recommendations on behalf of the animal victim.
Ask your Florida legislators to support the CAAP bill today! You can find sample wording below, but remember, personalized messages tend to be more effective!
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