Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed HB 87, a bill that allows residents to shoot bears that threaten their property and pets in self-defense. The legislation, signed on Friday, has sparked controversy, with critics like Elizabeth Fleming of Defenders of Wildlife expressing concern over potential legal challenges and taxpayer money being spent on court defenses.
DeSantis signs bill allowing people to shoot threatening bears https://t.co/d1hnloGy9I via @politico
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DeSantis signs FL HB 87 allowing people to shoot threatening bears. “Oh no — that is my reaction,” Elizabeth Fleming of @Defenders said Friday. "I think it’s going to be challenged [in court] so they are going to spend taxpayer money defending it.” https://t.co/q5teWSNfEl
.@GovRonDeSantis signed HB 87, which allows people to shoot bears that threaten their property and pets. https://t.co/3WUWLMrbZe