Twin bills outlining requirements for owners of dangerous dogs have circulated through the Florida legislature, making their way to Governor Ron DeSantis’ desk.

House Bill 593 and Senate Bill 572, known as the Pam Rock Act, require that dogs that have killed or bitten a human be immediately placed in quarantine, while the owner is subject to a dangerous dog investigation.

Pamela Rock was fatally attacked by a pack of vicious dogs when her USPS vehicle broke down the morning of August 21, 2022, in Putnam County.

In addition, those providing dangerous dogs for adoption must provide this information to potential adopters.

Violations of the law could include fines up to $1,000 per violation.

Criminal penalties, including jail time, could apply to owners who resist or obstruct an animal control authority.

Dog owners must continue to securely confine dogs deemed dangerous in a proper enclosure.

Under the bill, owners of dangerous dogs need to obtain $100,000 liability coverage and provide proof of insurance to the animal control authority.

More than 5,400 postal employees were attacked by dogs in the United States in 2021, according to the US Postal Service, and Florida was one of the top 10 states for dog bites, with 201 reported incidents in 2023.