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Trooper’s Law (Effective October 1, 2025)

Trooper’s Law, officially known as Florida Senate Bill 150, is legislation that makes it a felony to restrain and abandon a dog during a declared natural disaster or evacuation. This means that if a dog is tied up and left outside during a hurricane or other emergency, the responsible person could face up to five years in prison and a fine of $10,000, according to the Office of Governor Ron DeSantis. The law is named after a bull terrier that was rescued by a Florida Highway Patrol trooper during Hurricane Milton.

Trooper’s Law in Florida, which makes it a third-degree felony to restrain and abandon a dog outdoors during a declared natural disaster or evacuation, goes into effect on October 1, 2025, according to WCTV. Governor DeSantis signed this law alongside Dexter’s Law on May 28, 2025.