Lawmakers are considering this, as penalties have been increased for convicted animal abusers.

FDLE launched a statewide animal abuser database Jan. 1, 2026. Dexter's Law makes it more likely someone convicted of animal ...

Florida database tracks those guilty of animal cruelty. Pet sellers, rescue groups can screen applicants so they won't place a dog with animal abusers ...

There are only a few new laws tracking effect in Florida in the beginning of 2026, but several existing laws have January provisions or deadlines.

FDLE's database was supposed to pull names from Clerk of Court records across Florida, but it has no other info, making it difficult to identify animal abusers.