1999 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 561

File Code: Civil Actions and Procedures Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 288
Sponsored By:
Delegates Montague, Arnick, Pitkin, and Snodgrass
Entitled:
Damages for Injury to or Death of Pet Animal

Synopsis:

Altering the measure of damages for tortious injuries to a pet animal to include the actual cost of veterinary care without limitation; and clarifying that damages are available for the tortious death of a pet.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/11
First Reading Judiciary
2/16
Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
3/15
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Kenneth C. Montague, Jr., District 43
Delegate John S. Arnick, District 7
Delegate Joan B. Pitkin, District 23
Delegate Louise V. Snodgrass, District 3
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
ANIMALS -see also- BIRDS; HUNTING; TRAPPING; TURTLES
CIVIL ACTIONS -see also- SMALL CLAIMS
DAMAGES
DEATH -see also- ADVANCE MEDICAL DIRECTIVES; WRONGFUL DEATH.
VETERINARIANS
Bill affects the following Statute:
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
( 11-110 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered